Techniques based on learning theories for treating overweight and obesity
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https://doi.org/10.32870/jbf.v4i7.52Keywords:
obesity, overweight, response recovery, treatment, techniques., Obesity, Overweight, Response recovery, Treatment, TechniquesAbstract
Research of learning processes in animal models has contributed to the understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which a behavior is difficult to change. When a behavior is extinguished and subsequently reappears, it is referred to as ‘response recovery’. These responses have been linked with the difficulty that people have in stopping excessive consumption of high-calorie-dense foods. The chronic intake of processed foods contributes to weight gain. The incorporation of novel techniques derived from basic research in the treatments of overweight and obesity has opened up new ways for the implementation of interventions based on learning processes. These interventions are based on exposure to food cues and have been shown to be effective in reducing binge eating episodes, as well as excessive consumption of palatable foods. The new techniques focus on reducing the likelihood of the subject relapsing into overeating behaviors and increasing the long-term effectiveness of the intervention. It is important to disseminate how these techniques have been implemented and their contribution to increasing the capabilities of professionals who carry out dietary interventions or who apply treatments focused on weight control.
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