Overweight - Behavior Therapy
The "behavior" part refers to exactly that - those things that are related to behavior.
Behavior therapy—A non-biological form of therapy that developed largely out of learning theory research and is normally applied to the treatment of specific maladaptive behavior patterns.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy has been effective in producing long term weight loss [17]. Judith S. Beck has been one of the most prominent practitioners and writers to bring this method to a popular audience.
The panel also recommended behavior therapy as a useful adjunct to a program for weight loss and weight maintenance.
Dialectical behavior therapy. This approach focuses on helping you manage emotions. By coping better with life's challenges and your emotions, the binging behaviors may decrease. This type of therapy helps reduce binging that is related to stress.
"The addition of [Meridia] to a behavior therapy program in our 12-month, placebo-controlled study conducted in obese adolescents ...
This medication is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity. It is usually taken about 30 minutes before a meal.
Other therapies being tried include dialectical behavior therapy, which helps people regulate their emotions; drug therapy with the anti-seizure medication topiramate; weight loss surgery (gastrointestinal surgery); ...
Adipex weight loss pills are prescription-only appetite suppressants designed for the short-term management of obesity (severe overweight). They should be used in combination with a program of diet, exercise, and behavior therapy.
Bontril (Phendimetrazine)
Slow-release appetite suppressant diet pill approved for short-term use. Used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy.
Prevention education is the key to lowering the incidence of obesity in children. Success has been shown in programs that include family involvement, nutritional information and modification, activity planning, and behavior therapy.
 See also: Weight loss, Eating, Diet, Calorie, Health
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