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Brief ‘Appetitive Trait Tailored Intervention’: Development in a Sample of Adults with Overweight and Obesity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 November 2021

Claudia Hunot-Alexander Open the ORCID record for Claudia Hunot-Alexander [Opens in a new window] ,
Helen Croker Open the ORCID record for Helen Croker [Opens in a new window] ,
Alison Fildes Open the ORCID record for Alison Fildes [Opens in a new window] ,
Fiona Johnson Open the ORCID record for Fiona Johnson [Opens in a new window]  and
Rebecca J. Beeken Open the ORCID record for Rebecca J. Beeken [Opens in a new window]
Claudia Hunot-Alexander*
Affiliation:
Instituto de Nutrición Humana, Departamento de Reproducción Humana, Crecimiento y Desarrollo Infantil, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Edificio anexo al Nuevo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara ‘Dr. Juan I. Menchaca’, 44340 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Helen Croker
Affiliation:
Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Alison Fildes
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Fiona Johnson
Affiliation:
Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Rebecca J. Beeken
Affiliation:
Yorkshire Cancer Research University Academic Fellow, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, Level 10, Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9NL, UK
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*Corresponding author: Claudia Hunot-Alexander, Email: claudia.hunot@academicos.udg.mx
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Abstract

Appetitive traits are associated with weight and could be managed using behavioural strategies. Personalised approaches to weight loss could use a person's appetitive trait profile to tailor weight management advice. This study aimed to explore participants’ experiences of a brief Appetitive Trait Tailored Intervention (ATTI) based on participants’ Adult Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (AEBQ) scores. The ATTI was developed using strategies from modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and behaviour change techniques. Acceptability testing of the ATTI was carried out with participants (body mass index ≥25) who completed the AEBQ online and were sent their appetitive trait profile and corresponding weight loss tips via e-mail. Participants were asked to follow the tips for 8 weeks and following the tips, perceived helpfulness, barriers, and initial and final body weight. Qualitative interviews explored their experiences. Thirty-seven participants provided feedback and reported the majority of the tips to be helpful. Thirty-two participants (92.5% female) provided their final weight; 10 reported weight loss ≥5% of initial weight. Qualitative interviews (n = 21) revealed that tailoring was seen as novel and participants felt that the ATTI increased their self-awareness and encouraged behavioural changes. The low intensity of the ATTI limited engagement for some. The ATTI is an acceptable, novel approach to weight management.

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appetitive traitstailoringweight managementcognitive behavioural therapybehavioural strategies

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Behaviour Change , Volume 39 , Issue 2 , June 2022 , pp. 106 - 122
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy

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