Dysfunctional Dieting Module

The module is indicated for patients with a persistent dysfunctional diet characterized by extreme and rigid dietary rules. This eating pattern causes profound harm and is one of the main mechanisms maintaining binge-eating episodes. To help them overcome dysfunctional dieting, patients are first helped to see it as a problem, then to identify and address their dietary rules (e.g., food avoidance, how much to eat, not eating in front of others, eating less than others present, not eating unless hungry, not eating unless earned, avoiding eating at restaurants, pizzerias, fast food joints, and buffets), and dysfunctional reactions to dietary rule violations, using specific cognitive behavior (CBT) strategies and procedures.