Are individuals with loss ‐of‐control eating more prone to dietary lapse in behavioural weight loss treatment? An ecological momentary assessment study

This study examined (a) whether the presence of LOC increased risk for dietary lapses and (b) the moderating role of LOC on the relation between internal states and dietary lapses. MethodIndividuals (n = 189) with overweight and obesity completed ecological momentary assessment early in behavioural weight loss. ResultsLOC was positively associated with dietary lapse. LOC did not moderate the relation between momentary changes in internal states and dietary lapses. However, the effect of average levels of internal states on lapses was attenuated for those with LOC. DiscussionResults suggest that those with LOC are at higher risk of dietary lapse, whereas elevated average levels of internal states may contribute to early inadherence for those without LOC.

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Source: European Eating Disorders Review - February 27, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Stephanie M. Manasse, Leah M. Schumacher, Stephanie P. Goldstein, Gerald J. Martin, Ross D. Crosby, Adrienne S. Juarascio, Meghan L. Butryn, Evan M. Forman Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research