Pilot study: Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL): weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcomes associated with a mindfulness-based intervention for people with obesity.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine November 11, 2010 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2010.09.008 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with obesity |
| Intervention | Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The MEAL intervention was associated with improvements in weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcomes among people with obesity, suggesting potential benefits of mindfulness-based approaches for this population. |
Abstract
Pilot study: Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL): weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcomes associated with a mindfulness-based intervention for people with obesity.
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