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1US Military Dietetic Internship Consortium, Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA. renee.e.cole@us.army.mil
American Journal of Health Behavior
|December 17, 2009
Summary
The intuitive-eating (IE) program helped military spouses abandon dieting mentalities, promoting healthier lifestyle behaviors. This approach supports long-term well-being by fostering a positive relationship with food.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition Psychology
Background:
- Dieting mentality is prevalent among military spouses, often negatively impacting well-being.
- Intuitive eating (IE) offers a non-diet approach to foster a healthier relationship with food and body.
- The PRECEDE/PROCEED (PP) model provides a framework for developing targeted health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of the "My Body Knows When" intuitive-eating (IE) program.
- To evaluate the program's impact on military spouses' dieting mentality.
- To promote intuitive-eating lifestyle behaviors within this population.
Main Methods:
- A randomized prospective study involving 61 participants.
- A 10-week intervention based on 10 core intuitive-eating principles.
- Utilized the PRECEDE/PROCEED (PP) health promotion planning model for program development.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in dieting mentality observed post-intervention (P < 0.015).
- Participants transitioned towards adopting intuitive-eating lifestyle behaviors.
- The program demonstrated effectiveness in shifting participants away from restrictive eating patterns.
Conclusions:
- Intuitive eating (IE) is a holistic strategy for sustainable healthy behavior change.
- Extended support systems can potentially enhance the effectiveness of IE programs.
- IE promotes a healthier, long-term approach to eating and body image.
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