Educational intervention for food consciousness: A randomized study protocol

Area of Science:

• Nutrition Science
• Behavioral Psychology
• Consciousness Studies

Background:

• Modern lifestyles contribute to obesity.
• Traditional dietary interventions are often ineffective.
• Novel approaches are needed to address eating behaviors beyond conventional diets.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the Food and Nutrition Education Program with Sensory and Cognitive Exercises (PESC).
• To enhance eating experience consciousness and body signal appreciation in adult women.
• To reduce susceptibility to food consumption triggers.

Main Methods:

• A randomized study involving 60 adult women.
• PESC integrates sensory, cognitive, and emotional aspects of food experience.
• Four weekly workshops addressing obesogenic environment challenges; intervention and control groups evaluated.

Main Results:

• The study protocol is outlined, detailing participant groups and evaluation time points.
• The intervention group (n=30) will be assessed pre- and post-program.
• The control group (n=30) will undergo two assessments one month apart.

Conclusions:

• This research will advance nutritional interventions focusing on sensory perception and mindful eating.
• PESC represents an innovative strategy for improving eating behaviors.
• The program aims to foster a more conscious relationship with food.