The Effect of Cognitive Therapy on Weight Loss in Women

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  • Angela Thompson
چکیده

Obesity is a persistent health problem. The literature suggests cognitive therapy is a beneficial addition to diet and exercise used to promote weight loss. Thisarticle describes an evidence-based practice change project that occurred over a seven week period. Participants werewomen over the age of 30 with a body mass index (BMI) over 25. Participants attended six, weekly group presentations introducing cognitive behavior techniques to be implemented with a balanced diet. Evaluation of the practice change compared week one weights and BMIs with week seven. Implications to clinical practice could be reduction ofobese and overweight women.

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تاریخ انتشار 2015