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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Structured, time-limited psychotherapy that targets the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Also: CBT

First-line psychological treatment for eating disorders (especially bulimia and BED), obesity, anxiety, depression, and many chronic disease behavioral interventions. Techniques include self-monitoring, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure, and relapse prevention. CBT principles inform many RDN counseling strategies.

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  • Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 16th ed. — Chapter 13

    First-line psychological treatment for eating disorders (especially bulimia and BED), obesity, anxiety, depression, and many chronic disease behavioral interventions. Techniques include self-monitoring, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure, and relapse prevention. CBT principles inform many RDN counseling strategies.

Related terms

Behavior Change, Bulimia Nervosa, Motivational Interviewing