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Samineh Fattahi; Farah Naderi; Parviz Askary; Hasan Ahadi
Volume 6, Issue 21 , May 2017, , Pages 129-141
Abstract
Introduction: Obesity and overweight is a risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, cancer (prostate, colon, breast, etc.). The aim of study was to exam the effectiveness of neurofeedback training on food craving and mental health in overweight women. Methods: The populations ...
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Introduction: Obesity and overweight is a risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, cancer (prostate, colon, breast, etc.). The aim of study was to exam the effectiveness of neurofeedback training on food craving and mental health in overweight women. Methods: The populations of this study compose of overweight women refered to two nutrition clinics in sari .Thirty persons have been assigned randomly in to two groups of neurofeedback and control. In this study used the pretest and posttest with control group, and experimental group received 10 sessions neurofeedback. The participants have been asked to complete the food craving questionnaire and General health Questionnaire before and after training session. After collecting data, the data have been analyzed by ANCOVA. Results: Data analysis shows significant difference between experimental and control groups. Hence, neurofeedback training decreases food craving and improve the general health of overweight women. Conclusion: the result of study shows that neurofeedback training could be consider as a supplement therapy in overweight.
