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INTRODUCTION: Binge eating disorder (BED) is a psychiatric illness related to a high frequency of episodes of binge eating, loss of control, body image dissatisfaction, and suffering caused by overeating. It is estimated that 30% of patients with BED are affected by obesity. "Mindful eating" (ME) is a promising new eating technique that can improve self-control and good food choices, helping to increase awareness about the triggers of binge eating episodes and intuitive eating training. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the impact of ME on episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, quality of life, eating habits, and anthropometric data [weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and waist circumference] in patients with obesity and BED. METHOD: This quantitative, prospective, longitudinal, and experimental study recruited 82 patients diagnosed with obesity and BED. The intervention was divided into eight individual weekly meetings, guided by ME sessions, nutritional educational dynamics, cooking workshops, food sensory analyses, and applications of questionnaires [Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ); Binge Eating Scale (BES); Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF)]. There was no dietary prescription for calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber. Patients were only encouraged to consume fewer ultra-processed foods and more natural and minimally processed foods. The meetings occurred from October to November 2023. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: To carry out inferential statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk test was used to verify the normality of variable distribution. All variables were identified as non-normal distribution and were compared between the first and the eighth week using a two-tailed Wilcoxon test. Non-Gaussian data were represented by median ± interquartile range (IQR). Additionally, α < 0.05 and p < 0.05 were adopted. RESULTS: Significant reductions were found from the first to the eighth week for weight, BMI, waist circumference, episodes of binge eating, BSQ scale score, BES score, and total energy value (all p < 0.0001). In contrast, there was a significant increase in the WHOQOL-BREF score and daily water intake (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: ME improved anthropometric data, episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, eating habits, and quality of life in participants with obesity and BED in the short-term. However, an extension of the project will be necessary to analyze the impact of the intervention in the long-term.

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OBJECTIVE: The objective was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) in Brazilian subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and validate a Brazilian version of the MEQ for adults with T2DM (MEQ-DM). METHODOLOGY: Baseline data from the multicentre Nutritional Strategy for Glycaemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (NUGLIC) trial were used. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), comparative fit index (CFI) and Tucker‒Lewis index (TLI) fit indices indicated the adequacy of the model. The reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated considering the different factor loadings. Criterion validity was tested by correlating the MEQ-DM with sociodemographic variables, body mass index (BMI) and physical activity levels. RESULTS: A total of 370 participants were included, who were mostly female (60.8 %) and had a median age of 61 (54-67) years. The EFA results supported the two-factor structure of the 25-item MEQ-DM: disinhibition and awareness. The results of the fit indices (RMSEA = 0.04; CFI = 0.95 and TLI = 0.94) and composite reliability (disinhibition = 0.84 and awareness = 0.81) were consistent. The criterion validity analysis indicated a significant association between MEQ-DM scores and age, sex, civil status, education level, BMI and physical activity (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: When explored with Brazilian adults with T2DM, the MEQ-DM presented a factorial model with two dimensions: disinhibition and awareness. This model must be confirmed in future studies with Brazilians with T2DM.

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ABSTRACT Objective To adapt the abbreviated version of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire to Turkish for the Turkish adult population. Methods This cross-sectional study includes 709 participants aged between 18-65 years living in the province of Elazig. The data was collected through a voluntary face-to-face survey. The questionnaire was included their general characteristics and the Mindful Eating Questionnaire -18 and Eating Attitude Test-26. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the validity of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire -18. Statistical analyzes were conducted using the R-Project program and IBM®SPSS® version 26.0. Results The overall content validity index was 0.93. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted for the two sub-scales and reduced the abbreviated of Mindful Eating Questionnaire to 18 items. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.718 for the Mindful Eating Questionnaire-18 total factor scores and Cronbach alpha values for awareness, and disinhibition were found to be 0,843 and 0,789, respectively. The minimum discrepancy per degree of freedom=4.914 and the fit indices were at an acceptable level (RMSEA=0.074, CFI=0.934, SRMR=0.079, TLI=0.925, GFI=0.968, AGFI=0.959). Conclusion The findings of study showed that the psychometric properties of the abbreviated Mindful Eating Questionnaire adapted into Turkish were acceptable through construct and internal consistency reliability for adults.

RESUMO Objetivo Adaptar e validar uma versão abreviada do Mindful Eating Questionnaire para a língua turca para uma população turca adulta. Métodos Este estudo transversal incluiu 709 participantes com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 65 anos, residentes na província de Elazig. Os dados foram recolhidos através de um inquérito presencial voluntário. O questionário incluía as suas caraterísticas gerais e o Mindful Eating Questionnaire-18 e o Eating Attitude Test-26. Foi utilizada a análise fatorial confirmatória para testar a validade do Mindful Eating Questionnaire-18. As análises estatísticas foram efectuadas utilizando o programa R-Project e o IBM®SPSS® versão 26.0. Resultados O índice geral de validade de conteúdo foi de 0,93. Uma análise fatorial confirmatória foi realizada para as duas subescalas e reduziu a abreviação do Mindful Eating Questionnaire para 18 itens. O coeficiente alfa de Cronbach foi de 0,718 para os escores de fatores totais do Mindful Eating Questionnaire-18 e os valores alfa de Cronbach para consciência e desinibição foram 0,843 e 0,789, respectivamente. A discrepância mínima por grau de liberdade = 4,914 e o modelo geralmente se ajustam bem à estrutura (RMSEA=0,074, CFI=0,934, SRMR=0,079, TLI=0,925, GFI=0,968, AGFI=0,959). Conclusão Os resultados do estudo mostraram que as propriedades psicométricas do Mindful Eating Questionnaire abreviado adaptado para o turco eram aceitáveis por meio da confiabilidade de construção e consistência interna.

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ABSTRACT Objective The study aimed to determine the relationship between mindful eating, intuitive eating, eating attitudes, and orthorexia nervosa in university students. Methods In the current cross-sectional study, 320 students (59.4% female) were enrolled. An online questionnaire including demographic characteristics, Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11, Eating Attitudes Test-40, Intuitive Eating Scale-2nd edition, and Mindful Eating Questionnaire was performed. Additionally, some anthropometric measurements (body weight, height, waist, and hip circumferences) were taken with the participants' declaration. Data were analyzed using IBM®SPSSNo-Break®No-Break 24.0. Results In participants with orthorexia nervosa , the scores of "eating discipline" and "interference" scores, which are Mindful Eating Questionnaire sub-factors, were higher than those who do not have orthorexia nervosa (p<0.05). There was a negative correlation between Mindful Eating Questionnaire and Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 scores (r = -0.137; p:0.014). Additionally, the one-point increase in the Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 scores of participants led to a 0.101 increase in Eating Attitudes Test-40 scores (B: 0.101, SE: 0.024, p<0.001), and a 1.667 decrease in Mindful Eating Questionnaire scores (B: -1.667, SE: 0.667, p:0.014). The body mass index, Eating Attitudes Test-40, and Mindful Eating Questionnaire scores affected Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 scores by 6.3% (R2: 0.063). Conclusions Our study demonstrated a negative correlation between the Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 and Mindful Eating Questionnaire total scores, whereas no correlation was found between Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 and Intuitive Eating Scale-2nd edition scores. However, further research is needed to classify orthorexia nervosa as a separate eating disorder and to establish criteria for diagnosis and treatment.

RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a relação entre o mindful eating, o comer intuitivo, as atitudes alimentares e a ortorexia nervosa em estudantes universitários. Métodos No presente estudo transversal, foram inscritos 320 estudantes (59,4% do sexo feminino). Foi realizado um questionário online que incluía características demográficas, Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11, Eating Attitudes Test-40, Intuitive Eating Scale-2nd edition e Mindful Eating Questionnaire. Adicionalmente, foram tomadas algumas medidas antropométricas (peso corporal, altura, circunferências da cintura e da anca) com a declaração dos participantes. Os dados foram analisados através do IBM®SPSS® 24.0. Resultados Nos participantes com ortorexia nervosa, as pontuações de "disciplina alimentar" e "interferência", que são subfactores do Mindful Eating Questionnaire, foram mais elevadas do que naqueles que não possuíam ortorexia nervosa (p<0,05). Houve uma correlação negativa entre os escores do Mindful Eating Questionnaire e do Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 (r = -0,137; p:0,014). Além disso, o aumento de um ponto nas pontuações do Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 dos participantes levou a um aumento de 0,101 nas pontuações do Eating Attitudes Test-40 (B: 0,101, SE: 0,024, p<0,001) e a uma diminuição de 1,667 nas pontuações do Mindful Eating Questionnaire (B: -1,667, SE: 0,667, p:0,014). As pontuações do índice de massa corporal, do Eating Attitudes Test-40 e do Mindful Eating Questionnaire afetaram as pontuações do Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 em 6,3% (R2: 0,063). Conclusão O estudo demonstrou uma correlação negativa entre as pontuações totais do Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 e do Mindful Eating Questionnaire, enquanto que não foi encontrada qualquer correlação entre as pontuações do Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-11 e do Intuitive Eating Scale-2nd. No entanto, é necessário maior investigação para classificar a ortorexia nervosa como uma perturbação alimentar distinta e para estabelecer critérios de diagnóstico e tratamento.

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Introduction: Dysregulated eating (emotional eating, cue-elicited eating, and dietary restraint and restriction) has been linked to being overweight or obese. The present investigation used a random controlled trial (RCT) to test the differential efficacy of remotely delivered Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) and Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL) counseling. Methods: The sample was recruited through advertisements that offered help to people "with problems controlling their eating" or "interested in improving their relationship with food" (n = 135). Results: Retention was low in both groups (42%), but not dissimilar to retention rates reported in related clinical trials delivered "in person." Among the participants who completed treatment, we found no between-group differences in any of the treatment outcomes, but participants in both groups experienced significant increases in eating-related mindfulness [Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) and awareness [Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA), and significant decreases in unhealthy eating patterns [Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ); Binge Eating Scale (BES), and weight over the course of treatment. Participants in both groups also experienced increases in self-reported depression and anxiety symptoms [Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)], although these increases likely reflected normative changes observed in the population at large during COVID-19. Discussion: Overall, the results suggest that dysregulated eating and weight loss intervention delivered remotely via teleconference can be effective.

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Background: Obesity and overweight are public health problems of multifactorial etiology, aggravated by the challenge that is maintaining weight loss. Used in the context of general health, mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have also showed positive effects when targeting changes to overweight-related eating behaviors. Methods: This study consists of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial conducted with 284 women from primary health care units. Data were collected from the last session with 16 focus groups, considering each intervention group (mindfulness or mindful eating) Aim: This article aims to present the perceptions of low-income overweight women who participated in Mindfulness and Mindful Eating intervention groups in primary health care according to each type of intervention. Results: Seven themes were identified: course challenges; valorization of the teacher's attitudes; mindfulness understanding; self-awareness development; change of expectations; development of a different food-weight relationship; and discover of a wide range of benefits. Conclusion: Mindfulness and Mindful eating interventions affect not only an individual's relationship with body and food, but also life and human relations. The results indicate the feasibility of the intervention, which addresses a large number of patients who lack treatment options for overweight or emotional and psychological issues associated with this condition. MBIs such as mindful eating are applicable in primary health care facilities, targeting overweight women and supporting treatment by addressing a repressed demand in the system. Similar to mind-body therapies, these interventions allow for comprehensive care.ClinicalTrials.gov, (NCT02893150) on 30 March 2017.

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery patients have symptoms such as "plugging." Therefore, a possible good way to avoid these eating discomforts, typical of the early period after bariatric surgery, is to educate the patient. The Mindful Eating (ME) consists of paying attention to physical signs of hunger and satiety and developing awareness of emotional triggers related to food. In addition, conscious food choices reflect positively on the speed of chewing at mealtime. AIMS Due to the difficulties that patients reported during consultations to controlling their bad eating habits and the lack of tools to help the bariatric patient change eating habits, we elaborated "BariMEP: A Mindful Eating Placemat for bariatric surgery patients." METHODS The BariMEP was written by the multidisciplinary bariatric team based on a study by Russell et al. and ME principles in order to help bariatric patients pay attention to what and how they eat at each meal. RESULTS The BariMEP has some instructions based on Mindful Eating principles: get your seat at the table; do not distract yourself; before starting to eat, try breathing sometimes; recognize the internal hunger and satiety cues; let the fork rest at each bite and chew a lot; pay attention to the smell and taste; and be as present as possible at this time with nonjudgment. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, a tool has been developed with the aim of preparing the patient for bariatric surgery. Since the BariMEP is easy to teach and cheap, we suggest that the BariMEP be included in the bariatric surgery protocol.

RESUMO RACIONAL Pacientes operados de cirurgia bariátrica apresentam sintomas como "entalo". Portanto, uma possível maneira de evitar esses desconfortos alimentares, típicos do período inicial após a cirurgia bariátrica, é educar o paciente. O Mindful Eating (ME) consiste em avaliar aos sinais físicos de fome e saciedade e desenvolver a consciência dos gatilhos emocionais relacionados à alimentação. Além disso, as escolhas alimentares conscientes refletem positivamente na velocidade da mastigação durante as refeições. OBJETIVOS Devido às dificuldades, que os pacientes relataram durante as consultas, para controlar os maus hábitos alimentares e a falta de ferramentas para ajudar o paciente bariátrico na mudança, elaboramos o "BariMEP: um jogo americano de comer com atenção plena para pacientes de cirurgia bariátrica". MÉTODOS O BariMEP foi escrito pela equipe multidisciplinar bariátrica com base no estudo de Russell et al. e nos princípios do Mindful Eating, para ajudar os pacientes submetidos a cirurgia bariátrica a prestar atenção ao que e como comem em cada refeição. RESULTADOS O BariMEP possui algumas instruções baseadas nos princípios do Mindful Eating: Sente-se à mesa; não se distraia; antes de começar a comer, respire algumas vezes; reconheça os sinais de fome e saciedade; deixe o garfo descansar a cada mordida e mastigue bastante; preste atenção ao aroma e sabor; esteja o mais presente possível neste momento e sem julgamentos. CONCLUSÃO Pela primeira vez, foi desenvolvida uma ferramenta com o objetivo de preparar o paciente para a cirurgia bariátrica. Como o BariMEP é fácil de ensinar e barato, sugerimos que o BariMEP seja incluído no protocolo de cirurgia bariátrica.

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Obesity is a chronic and multifactorial disease, with growing rates in the last 50 years worldwide, reaching pandemic levels. It is a major public health problem and is difficult to treat. Different approaches have been used to improve this scenario, including mindfulness-based interventions to enhance dietary behaviour and nutritional status. We compared the effectiveness of a 10-week mindful eating programme with that of a 10-week mindfulness programme and of a no-treatment control group. The sample was composed of adult, low-income women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 to < 40 receiving primary health care in São Paulo, Brazil. The participants (n = 284) were randomised into 3 groups: the control, mindfulness, and mindful eating. We took anthropometric and body composition measurements, applied psychometric measures, and performed biochemical tests at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and after 3 months. We estimated the regression coefficients among the analysis of adherent participants (per protocol: PP) and among those of all participants randomised to treatment (intention-to-treat: ITT) in addition to multiple imputation (MI). Both groups showed improvement in eating behaviour and reduction of binge eating both in the post-intervention and follow-up periods, but without significant changes in weight or most of the biological tests. Those in the mindful eating programme performed slightly better than those in the mindfulness and control groups in terms of improving eating behaviour and reducing binge eating among low-income overweight women.

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Background: Worldwide, approximately 95% of obese people who follow diets for weight loss fail to maintain their weight loss in the long term. To fill this gap, mindfulness-based interventions, with a focus on mindful eating, are promising therapies to address this challenging public health issue. Aim: To verify the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) protocol by exploring quantitative and qualitative data collected from Brazilian women. Methods: A single-group, mixed-methods trial was conducted at a public university with adult women (n = 34). Four MB-EAT groups were offered weekly for 2.5-h sessions over 12 weeks. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included body mass index (BMI) and self-report measures of anxiety, depression, mindfulness, self-compassion, and eating behaviour. Qualitative information was collected using focus groups in the last session of each group, including both participants and MB-EAT instructors. The qualitative data were examined using thematic analyses and empirical categories. Results: Twenty participants (58.8%) completed both pre- and post-intervention assessments, with adequate attendance (≥4 sessions). There was a significant average decrease in weight of 1.9 ± 0.6 kg from pre- to post-intervention. All participants who had scored at the risk level for eating disorders on the EAT-26 decreased their score below this risk level. Qualitative analysis identified that participants were able to engage a more compassionate perspective on themselves, as well as greater self-awareness and self-acceptance. Conclusion: The MB-EAT showed preliminary efficacy in promoting weight loss and improvements in mindfulness and eating behaviour. This intervention promoted effects beyond those expected, extending to other life contexts.

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OBJECTIVE: To examine perceptions of mindful eating and mindful food parenting among parents of elementary school children. METHODS: Four focus groups were conducted with 19 Mexican-American parents and 13 non-Hispanic white parents of children from a northern California elementary school. RESULTS: Themes emerging from this research included food traditions during mealtime, perceptions of mindful eating, mindful food parenting and portion control, mindful food parenting practices through gardening, and mindful food parenting with traditional foods. Mexican-American participants identified cooking traditional foods as an important part of their mindful eating and food parenting practices. Mexican-American participants also highlighted the importance of using their senses to appreciate food. Both Mexican-American and non-Hispanic white participants emphasized the importance of involving children in gardening and meal preparation. Mexican-American parents had different perceptions of food portion control than the non-Hispanic white participants. CONCLUSIONS: The current study indicates the importance of mindfulness in broad food-related practices such as gardening, cooking and preserving food traditions in mindful eating practices. More research is needed to further understand how culture shapes and impacts these food practices among different cultural groups.

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Resumo A aplicação de teorias do comportamento em diversas áreas tem despertado o interesse em investigar como essas teorias são incorporadas pelo campo da Alimentação e Nutrição, problematizando sua interdisciplinaridade. Este artigo busca contextualizar a Nutrição como ciência e seu desenvolvimento num contexto social em que o neoliberalismo opera como sistema de gestão da vida política, econômica e social. Visam-se reunir elementos teóricos relativos à noção de comportamento extraídos do campo da psicologia a fim de contribuir para o aprofundamento das reflexões acerca da emergência de técnicas baseadas em teorias do comportamento, tais como a Nutrição Comportamental, o Mindful Eating e o Comer Intuitivo, além de apresentar ponderações sobre os limites relacionados à aplicação dessas abordagens na formação e na prática dos profissionais de saúde.

Abstract The application of behavioral theories in several areas has aroused the interest in investigating how these theories are incorporated by the field of Food and Nutrition, problematizing its interdisciplinarity. This paper aims to contextualize Nutrition as a science and its development in a social context in which neoliberalism operates as a system for managing political, economic, and social life. The aim is to gather theoretical elements related to the notion of behavior extracted from the field of Psychology in order to contribute to the deepening of reflections on the emergence of techniques based on theories of behavior, such as Behavioral Nutrition, Mindful Eating and Intuitive Eating, in addition to presenting considerations on the limits related to the application of these approaches in the training and practice of health professionals.

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Las intervenciones en mindful eating están siendo cada vez más utilizadas para tratar problemáticas relacionadas con la alimentación. En población con sobrepeso y obesidad esta herramienta busca disminuir los síntomas de atracón, mejorar la regulación emocional y conciencia de los estados internos de hambre y saciedad. Objetivo: conocer la valoración y aprendizajes atribuidos al taller Mindful Eating en un grupo de mujeres en tratamiento de reducción de peso en un centro de salud privado. Método: enfoque metodológico cualitativo, de alcance exploratorio y descriptivo. Para recolectar los datos se utilizaron entrevistas en profundidad semi- estructuradas a 7 mujeres entre 22-54 años, analizadas desde el modelo de la Grounded Theory. Resultados: a partir del taller hubo cambios en el modo de relacionarse con la comida y el sí mismas. Antes del taller las participantes tenían una relación inconsciente con la comida; comer en piloto automático, comer emocional, atracones y modo de relacionarse consigo mismas desde la autocrítica y autocastigo. Posterior al taller, se describen cambios favorables en una relación consciente con la comida, destacándose mayor conexión interna, autocuidado y modo de relacionarse sí mismas autocompasivo. Discusión: las participantes tuvieron una valoración positiva del taller mindful eating, apreciando el rol contendor del grupo, ser una herramienta de utilidad y uso a largo plazo que posibilitaría un cambio hacia una relación más saludable con la comida y si mimas. Sería útil integrar esta herramienta en los programas de control de peso, monitoreando y reforzando continuamente los aprendizajes que los participantes hayan obtenido en el taller. Esta integración podría ayudar a los participantes a continuar utilizando herramienta y, al hacerlo, ayudarlos a integrar hábitos alimenticios más saludables a largo plazo.

Summary Mindful eating interventions are being increasingly used to treat eating behavior problems. In overweight and obese population this tool seeks to reduce symptoms of binge eating, improve emotional regulation, and increase awareness of hunger and satiety.Aim of the study: to investigate how a group of women in weight reduction treatment assessed a mindful eating workshop and what were the main learnings they had from the program. Method: qualitative approach with an exploratory and descriptive scope. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews. Participants were 7 women between 22-54 years old.  The data analysis was carried out using Grounded Theory model. Results: participants in the workshop reported changes in the way they relate to the food and themselves. Before the workshop, the participants reported not being aware of their relationship to the food, eating on autopilot, eating emotionally, bingeing, and being self-critical and punishing themselves. After the workshop, participants reported changes, experiencing increased awareness of their relationship with food, greater connection to the inner-self, and increased self-care and self-compassion. Discussion: participants had a positive assessment of the  minRPM Nº 11-2019.indd 798 13/12/19 12:50 LA PRENSA MÉDICA ARGENTINA Valoración y aprendizajes atribuidos al taller Mindful Eating en un grupo de mujeres en tratamiento… 799 V.105/Nº11 dful eating  workshop, highlighting the buffering effect of the group, considering mindfulness as a useful and long-term tool that would allow them to have a healthier relationship with food and with one-self. It would be useful to integrate this tool in weight control treatments, monitoring and reinforcing the learnings participants have from the workshop. Having this integration might help participants to continuing using the tool and, by doing that, helping them to integrate healthier eating habits in the long term.

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BACKGROUND: Dialectical behavior therapy conceptualizes problematic behaviors as attempts to regulate emotions that occur when the individual lacks effective skills with which to manage his or her emotions and cope with distress. Problematic eating behaviors, e.g., binge and emotional eating, may serve to alleviate aversive emotional states, being highly associated with overweight and obesity. Dialectical behavior therapy skills training has been proven effective in reducing binge eating in several clinical studies. However, few studies reveal the effects of DBT on adaptive eating behaviors or the stability of outcomes. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to test the effect of a brief DBT-based skills training intervention, and the stability of outcomes at 3- and 8-month follow-ups. METHODS: Self-report measures of binge eating, emotional eating, intuitive eating, and mindful eating were taken on 5 timepoints before and after a 10-session DBT skills training intervention (2 baseline measures, 1 post-test, and 2 follow-ups). Data were analyzed using a mixed-model intention-to-treat approach and mediation analysis was conducted with path analysis. RESULTS: After the intervention, intuitive eating and mindful eating scores were significantly higher than before the intervention, while emotional eating and binge eating scores were lower. The results remained stable during the follow-up period, with minor fluctuations and small trends towards returning to baseline values for binge eating and emotional eating. Mindful eating partially mediated the improvements in all outcomes. LIMITATIONS: Given that results are entirely based on self-report measures and that some instruments showed poor reliability, in addition to the high attrition rates, the results should be interpreted as preliminary. CONCLUSIONS: The results provide evidence that a brief DBT intervention is effective not only in reducing problematic eating but also in increasing adaptive eating, achieving reasonably stable results. Also, the mediation analysis results support the hypothesis that mindful eating partially explains the effects of the intervention on binge and emotional eating. Future research should address the limitations of this study by investigating a more diverse sample, triangulating different measurement strategies, and including other putative mediators.

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Abstract Background: Dialectical behavior therapy conceptualizes problematic behaviors as attempts to regulate emotions that occur when the individual lacks effective skills with which to manage his or her emotions and cope with distress. Problematic eating behaviors, e.g., binge and emotional eating, may serve to alleviate aversive emotional states, being highly associated with overweight and obesity. Dialectical behavior therapy skills training has been proven effective in reducing binge eating in several clinical studies. However, few studies reveal the effects of DBT on adaptive eating behaviors or the stability of outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to test the effect of a brief DBT-based skills training intervention, and the stability of outcomes at 3- and 8-month follow-ups. Methods: Self-report measures of binge eating, emotional eating, intuitive eating, and mindful eating were taken on 5 timepoints before and after a 10-session DBT skills training intervention (2 baseline measures, 1 post-test, and 2 follow-ups). Data were analyzed using a mixed-model intention-to-treat approach and mediation analysis was conducted with path analysis. Results: After the intervention, intuitive eating and mindful eating scores were significantly higher than before the intervention, while emotional eating and binge eating scores were lower. The results remained stable during the follow-up period, with minor fluctuations and small trends towards returning to baseline values for binge eating and emotional eating. Mindful eating partially mediated the improvements in all outcomes. Limitations: Given that results are entirely based on self-report measures and that some instruments showed poor reliability, in addition to the high attrition rates, the results should be interpreted as preliminary. Conclusions: The results provide evidence that a brief DBT intervention is effective not only in reducing problematic eating but also in increasing adaptive eating, achieving reasonably stable results. Also, the mediation analysis results support the hypothesis that mindful eating partially explains the effects of the intervention on binge and emotional eating. Future research should address the limitations of this study by investigating a more diverse sample, triangulating different measurement strategies, and including other putative mediators.

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