Peluso, Anna
(2016)
COMPARISON OF MINDFUL AND SLOW EATING STRATEGIES ON ACUTE
ENERGY INTAKE.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Introduction:Mindfulness and slow eating techniques are commonly recommended to aid in weight loss within behavioral weight management programs; yet, the role of these eating strategies on acute energy intake (EI) and satiety are not clear. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mindful and slow eating strategies on acute EI and satiety. Methods: 24 subjects (median BMI: 29.1 (24.3 – 36.7), median age: 24.0 (21.0 – 31.8)) were randomized to one of three eating conditions (EAT, SLOW, or MIND). For the EAT condition, subjects were instructed to eat as they normally would for both test meal sessions. For the SLOW condition, subjects were instructed to eat as they normally would for their first test meal session and to slow their eating for their second test meal session. For the MIND condition, subjects were instructed to eat as they normally would during their first test meal session and were given brief instructions on mindful eating for their second test meal session. For each condition, subjects were provided ad-libitum access to a test meal and EI was calculated based upon food consumed during this period. Subjects rated their level of satiety following each meal. Results: There were no significant differences in EI between eating strategy conditions (EAT: 848 (704-1071) kcals, MIND: 673 (485- 846) kcals, SLOW: 756 (611-1076) kcals) (p = 0.786). There was a trend toward a decrease in energy intake in the MIND condition (mean change in energy intake: -64.4 ± 178.4 kcals) compared with the EAT (mean change in energy intake: 98.3 ± 169.6 kcals) condition and a prevention of increased intake in the SLOW (mean change in energy intake: 2.6 ± 107.9 kcals) condition (p = 0.133). There were no significant differences in ratings of satiety between conditions. Conclusion: Neither mindful nor slow eating strategies significantly decreased acute EI or satiety, although a decrease in EI achieved through a brief mindfulness practice and prevention of increased intake through slow eating may be clinically meaningful for weight management. Future studies should aim to investigate the potential benefits of slow eating and mindfulness for weight management.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
11 August 2016 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
28 July 2016 |
| Approval Date: |
11 August 2016 |
| Submission Date: |
4 August 2016 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
161 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Health and Physical Activity |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
mindful eating, mindfulness, satiety, slow eating, energy intake |
| Date Deposited: |
11 Aug 2016 14:03 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 14:35 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/29112 |
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