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Peer reviewedBrownell, Kelly D.; Wadden, Thomas A. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1992
Examines obesity, arguing for establishment of "reasonable weight," which may differ from health and aesthetic ideals. Integrates information of etiology, social beliefs about body weight, theory, and treatment into comprehensive intervention model. Sees advances in treatment most likely when research is driven by theory on etiology of weight…
Descriptors: Body Image, Body Weight, Counseling Techniques, Etiology
Peer reviewedWadden, Thomas A.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Compared weight losses of 49 obese women assigned to 52-week behavioral program combined with moderate or severe caloric restriction. Those in severe caloric restriction group lost significantly more weight during first 26 weeks but regained some weight. Reports of binge eating declined in both groups, and no relationship was observed between…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Females
