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A consultation with genetic information about obesity decreases self-blame about eating and leads to realistic weight loss goals in obese individuals.

Journal of psychosomatic research - 1 Apr 2009

Conradt Matthias, Dierk Jan-Michael, Schlumberger Pia, Albohn Christina, Rauh Elisabeth, Hinney Anke, Hebebrand Johannes, Rief Winfried

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OBJECTIVE: This study tested the effects of a consultation using genetic information about obesity on attitudes relating to weight loss goals, self-blame about eating, and weight-related coping in obese individuals. Furthermore, the study sought to explore possible predictors for weight gain/loss. METHOD: A total of 411 obese individuals were randomly assigned to two standardized consultations, with and without...

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PMID: 19302885
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2008.09.003

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