2010/12/21 by Jean L. Kristeller, Ruth Q. Wolever · 5 citations
Medicine · Psychology · #Eating Disorders and Behaviors #Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions #Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
paper · doi:10.1080/10640266.2011.533605
openalex publication_date 2010/12/21 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
This paper reviews the conceptual foundation of mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT). It provides an overview of key therapeutic components as well as a brief review of current research. MB-EAT is a group intervention that was developed for treatment of binge eating disorder (BED) and related issues. BED is marked by emotional, behavioral and physiological disregulation in relation to food intake and self-identity. MB-EAT involves training in mindfulness meditation and guided mindfulness practices that are designed to address the core issues of BED: controlling responses to varying emotional states; making conscious food choices; developing an awareness of hunger and satiety cues; and cultivating self-acceptance. Evidence to date supports the value of MB-EAT in decreasing binge episodes, improving one's sense of self-control with regard to eating, and diminishing depressive symptoms.