Intuitive Eating Intervention and Diet Quality in Adults: A Systematic Literature Review

Hensley-Hackett, Katie; Bosker, Josephine; Keefe, Ashleigh; Reidlinger, Dianne P.; Warner, Molly; D’Arcy, Anna; Utter, Jennifer

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2022.08.008

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“…The implementation of psychoeducation and interventions that foster a greater connection with one’s body and its feelings of hunger and satiety thus becomes an essential public health issue. In accordance, IE and its aspects have been found to correlate with a higher overall diet quality [ 47 ], suggesting that it may be beneficial for promoting healthy eating behaviors, regardless of actual weight-loss. Furthermore, IE has shown positive results in reducing emotional eating, as well as improving and changing eating habits (reducing restrictive behaviors), psychological health, and body satisfaction [ 29 , 48 ].…”

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From Restriction to Intuition: Evaluating Intuitive Eating in a Sample of the General Population

Lucherini Angeletti,

Spinelli,

Cassioli

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Intuitive eating (IE) is a non-dieting approach that promotes listening to internal cues of hunger and satiety, rather than adhering to external dietary restrictions aimed at weight loss. However, the role of IE in dieting behaviors related to weight-loss approaches is still unclear. To address this issue, the aim of this study was to compare IE levels between dieting and non-dieting individuals, exploring the relationship between IE and dieting-related psychological and physical factors. A sample of 2059 females was recruited via social media and self-reported questionnaires were administered to measure IE, eating psychopathology, self-efficacy, and quality of life. Individuals with a history of dieting exhibited lower IE levels, a higher BMI, and a greater eating psychopathology, as well as a reduced self-efficacy and quality of life, compared to non-dieters. IE showed a protective effect against dieting behaviors, with higher IE levels being associated with a lower likelihood of dieting. Additionally, higher BMI and eating psychopathology were predictors of dieting. Promoting IE could represent a relevant clinical target strategy to address disordered eating and enhance overall well-being, underscoring the need for interventions that foster a healthier relationship with food and bodily internal sensations.

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From Restriction to Intuition: Evaluating Intuitive Eating in a Sample of the General Population

Lucherini Angeletti,

Spinelli,

Cassioli

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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“…By listening to and trusting internal signals, such as hunger and fullness, one can develop a mindful and non-restrictive relationship with food that promotes overall well-being and a healthier relationship with eating. Recent meta-analyses have found that those who practice intuitive eating tend to have a lower BMI ( 38 ) and a higher quality diet ( 39 ). In our study, higher levels of intuitive eating were linked to lower BMI levels and lower energy intake and higher percentage of adequate intake of fat.…”

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A comprehensive analysis concerning eating behavior associated with chronic diseases among Romanian community nurses

Onofrei,

Puiu,

Chirita-Emandi

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionLifestyle factors, including inadequate eating patterns, emerge as a critical determinant of chronic disease. Apart from caring for patients, nurses should also take an active role in monitoring and managing their own health. Understanding the intricate relationship between nurses’ eating behavior and managing their own health is crucial for fostering a holistic approach to healthcare, therefore our study aimed to evaluate eating behavior and demographic factors influencing chronic disease prevalence in a sample of community nurses from Romania.MethodsBetween October–November 2023, 1920 community nurses were invited to answer an online survey, using an advertisement in their professional network. Of them, 788 responded. In the survey, which included a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire with 53 food items, the Intuitive Eating Survey 2 (IES-2), and demographic items were used.ResultsA multivariate model was built for the prediction of the association between eating behavior and other factors associated with chronic diseases. The majority of participants were females (95.1%), with the largest age group falling between 40 and 49.9 years (48.2%). Regarding the EFSA criteria for adequate carbohydrate and fat intake, 20.2% of the group have a high intake of carbohydrates, respectively, 43.4% of the group have a high intake of fat. Analysis of chronic diseases indicated that 24.9% of individuals reported at least one diagnosis by a physician. The presence of chronic disease was associated with a low level of perceived health status, with an OR = 3.388, 95%CI (1.684–6.814), compared to those reporting excellent or very good perceived health status. High stress had an OR = 1.483, 95%CI (1.033–2.129). BMI had an OR = 1.069, 95%CI (1.032–1.108), while low carbohydrate diet score had an OR = 0.956, 95%CI (0.920–0.992). Gender and IES-2 did not significantly contribute to the model, but their effect was controlled.DiscussionBy unraveling the intricate interplay between nutrition, lifestyle, and health outcomes in this healthcare cohort, our findings contribute valuable insights for the development of targeted interventions and support programs tailored to enhance the well-being of community nurses and, by extension, the patients they support.

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“…Intuitive eating is expressed as an eating style that focuses on eating for physical reasons, in which the individual relies on his/her understanding of and connections to hunger and satiety cues rather than emotional or environmental motivating factors [16]. It has been suggested that unconditional permission to eat any desired food based on intuitive eating cues, regardless of nutrient or calorie content, can reduce food overindulgence [17].…”

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Evaluation of the relationship between nutritional habits, use of nutritional supplements and intuitive eating of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Son

2024

Med-Science

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the nutritional habits, use of nutritional supplements and intuitive eating of healthcare professionals between the ages of 18 and 65 living in Türkiye during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted with a total of 252 participants (208 female, 44 male) between February 1 and May 1, 2021. Data were obtained from an online questionnaire form, which included a questionnaire consisting of questions about the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants, their nutritional habits, anthropometric measurements and nutritional supplements and the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES). While the mean IES score of the participants was 3.35±0.44, it was 3.46±0.39 for males and 3.33±0.44 for females. The mean scores of participants from Unconditional Permission to Eat, Eating For Physical Rather Than Emotional Reasons, Reliance on Hunger and Satiety Cues and Body-Food Choice Congruence sub-dimensions of the scale were 3.16±0.67, 3.21±0.82, 3.58±0.79 and 3.59±0.70, respectively. A total of 27.8% of the participants were found to use nutritional supplements. There was no statistically significant relationship between the total score of IES and the sub-dimension mean scores and the status of the use of nutritional supplements. As a result of the study, a negative statistically significant relationship was found between the Body Mass Index values of the participants and the IES (p<0.001). In other words, as the BMI value increases, intuitive eating levels decrease. Improving the level of intuitive eating would be a helpful factor in controlling body weight.

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Intuitive Eating Intervention and Diet Quality in Adults: A Systematic Literature Review

Cited by 14 publications

References 52 publications

From Restriction to Intuition: Evaluating Intuitive Eating in a Sample of the General Population

From Restriction to Intuition: Evaluating Intuitive Eating in a Sample of the General Population

A comprehensive analysis concerning eating behavior associated with chronic diseases among Romanian community nurses

Evaluation of the relationship between nutritional habits, use of nutritional supplements and intuitive eating of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

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