TABLE 2.
Changes in BMI, dietary intake, and psychological variables from pre- to post-intervention
| Pretreatment, M (SD) | Post-treatment, M (SD) | t | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main outcomes | ||||
| Binge eating frequency | 14.24 (8.86) | 1.90 (3.04) | 9.2 | <0.001 |
| Calories | 2,668.30 (1080.64) | 1,651.25 (518.14) | 6.48 | <0.001 |
| BMI | 39.16 (6.46) | 38.00 (6.38) | 3.19 | 0.003 |
| Energy density-related | ||||
| Grams (food) | 1,369.62 (410.31) | 1,229.55 (287.62) | 1.92 | 0.062 |
| Energy density (food) | 1.94 (0.42) | 1.39 (0.47) | 6.29 | <0.001 |
| Fibera | 9.12 (3.97) | 13.66 (5.88) | −4.46 | <0.001 |
| Water (oz) | 1,920.56 (627.06) | 1,767.78 (582.48) | 1.36 | 0.181 |
| Macronutrients | ||||
| Proteinb | 0.16 (0.04) | 0.19 (0.05) | −3.93 | <0.001 |
| Fatb | 0.39 (0.06) | 0.30 (0.08) | 6.49 | <0.001 |
| Carbohydratesb | 0.46 (0.08) | 0.52 (0.08) | −3.82 | 0.001 |
| Other dietary | ||||
| Added sugara | 35.61 (21.47) | 30.12 (14.45) | 1.65 | 0.107 |
| Fruits (servings) | 1.03 (1.01) | 2.07 (1.29) | −4.41 | <0.001 |
| Vegetables (servings) | 3.58 (2.45) | 3.97 (2.11) | −0.77 | 0.449 |
| Psychological | ||||
| Depression (BDI) | 16.38 (7.77) | 8.40 (8.40) | 6.18 | <0.001 |
| ED pathology (EDEQ global) | 77.00 (17.64) | 44.80 (21.00) | 8.33 | <0.001 |
| Emotional overeating (YEOQ) | 24.84 (5.68) | 4.59 (6.66) | 2.37 | 0.023 |
a
Calculated as grams per 1,000 kcal.
b
Calculated as percent of calories.