Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating

Robinson, Eric; Aveyard, Paul; Daley, Amanda; Jolly, Kate; Lewis, Alexander M.; Lycett, Deborah; Higgs, Suzanne

doi:10.3945/ajcn.112.045245

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“…For example, while automaticity (i.e., being unaware or inattentive), impulsivity, and emotional distress are noted in current literature to contribute toward the current obesity epidemic (see Cohen and Farley 2008;Elfhag and Morey 2008;Nederkoorn et al 2006), other research has shown that mindfulness relates negatively to automatic, emotional, and impulsive reactions (Brown and Ryan 2003;Goldin and Gross 2010;Lattimore et al 2011;Levesque and Brown 2007;Sloan 2004;WenkSormaz 2005) and positively to self-regulation (Lakey et al 2007; Levesque and Brown 2007). Furthermore, a systematic review and meta-analysis on attention and memory as potential determinants of eating behavior revealed that incorporating attentive-eating principles into mainstream interventions are a novel way to aid weight loss (Robinson et al 2013), which makes mindfulness training an even more relevant method of aiding people who are struggling to lose weight. But mindfulness is not only about attentional training.…”

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Exploring Mindfulness and Mindfulness with Self-Compassion-Centered Interventions to Assist Weight Loss: Theoretical Considerations and Preliminary Results of a Randomized Pilot Study

2014

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This research explored whether developing mindfulness and self-compassion through meditation supports weight loss. The research addressed if (a) mindfulness meditation and (b) mindfulness with self-compassion Meditation (through loving kindness meditation and psychoeducational material to develop self-compassion) aid weight loss and maintenance. Sixty-three soldiers followed independent diet plans and were randomly assigned to a control group, or, one of the two meditation interventions for 5 weeks. Participants lost weight in both experimental groups, while the control group gained weight during the initial 5 weeks. Six months of subsequent, self-motivated and unguided meditative practice, revealed that only the mindfulness with selfcompassion meditation group continued losing weight, while the mindfulness meditation group showed no significant weight differences. At a 1-year follow-up, both experimental groups regained some weight, while the control group paradoxically lost weight. Overall, however, the mindfulness with self-compassion meditation group lost significantly more weight than either of the two remaining groups (which did not significantly differ). The findings suggest that developing both mindfulness and self-compassion appears more promising for weight loss than developing mindfulness alone or simply dieting; nevertheless, weight maintenance requires more attention in future research.

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Exploring Mindfulness and Mindfulness with Self-Compassion-Centered Interventions to Assist Weight Loss: Theoretical Considerations and Preliminary Results of a Randomized Pilot Study

2014

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“…In our study, however, changing the physical context had no positive effect on meal enjoyment or on food intake. Regarding the music condition, it was demonstrated that reducing attention via distraction during eating (such as listening to radio drama or watching television) increases food intake in the younger population (Robinson et al, 2013). In the present experiment, the experimenter asked the residents to choose from a list the music they wished to hear throughout the meal.…”

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Improving meal context in nursing homes. Impact of four strategies on food intake and meal pleasure

Divert¹,

Laghmaoui²,

Crema³

et al. 2015

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In France, in most nursing homes, the composition of menus, the time and the place at which meals are served, the choice of one's place at the table are imposed on residents. Yet, the act of eating cannot be restricted to nutritional and sensory aspects alone. It also includes a psycho-affective dimension, which relates to the context in which the meal is served. We tested the impact of four contextual factors, considered individually, on food intake and meal pleasure in elderly people living in nursing homes: the way the main course was named on the menu, the size and the variety of portions of vegetables served to residents, the presence or not of condiments in the middle of the table and the presence or not of elements to modify the surroundings such as a decorative object on the table or background music. Twelve experimental meals were served to 42 nursing home residents. For each factor, we compared a control condition with two experimental conditions. Our study showed that changing a single contextual element of the meal in nursing homes could be sufficient to improve residents' satisfaction with their meals and increase the quantities of meat or vegetables consumed, as long as this factor had a direct impact on what was going to be consumed (increased variety on the plate, condiments on the table). Factors affecting the context of the meal (names of dishes, decor) proved to be ineffective. Given the budgetary constraints faced by nursing homes, this study proposes interesting and inexpensive ideas to increase satisfaction with meals and food intake in elderly people who are dependent on others for their meals.

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“…Highly processed foods are defined as multi-ingredient, industrially formulated mixtures (17). Some, but not all, processed foods are manufactured to be ready-to-eat (RTE) 4 and may independently promote overconsumption; thus, researchers may distinguish processing from convenience (19)(20)(21)(22). The highly processed and RTE foods purchased by US households were found to have substantially higher saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content than less processed foods or foods requiring cooking, respectively (17).…”

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Highly Processed and Ready-to-Eat Packaged Food and Beverage Purchases Differ by Race/Ethnicity among US Households

Poti

Mendez

2016

The Journal of Nutrition

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Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating

Abstract: Evidence indicates that attentive eating is likely to influence food intake, and incorporation of attentive-eating principles into interventions provides a novel approach to aid weight loss and maintenance without the need for conscious calorie counting.

Cited by 191 publications

References 46 publications

Exploring Mindfulness and Mindfulness with Self-Compassion-Centered Interventions to Assist Weight Loss: Theoretical Considerations and Preliminary Results of a Randomized Pilot Study

Exploring Mindfulness and Mindfulness with Self-Compassion-Centered Interventions to Assist Weight Loss: Theoretical Considerations and Preliminary Results of a Randomized Pilot Study

Improving meal context in nursing homes. Impact of four strategies on food intake and meal pleasure

Highly Processed and Ready-to-Eat Packaged Food and Beverage Purchases Differ by Race/Ethnicity among US Households

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