In Deutschland sind 19% der Erwachsenen von Adipositas betroffen [1]. Traditionelle
Gewichtsreduktionsprogramme zur Behandlung von Adipositas bringen häufig nicht
die gewünschten Erfolge bei der Gewichtsreduktion. Es werden daher dringend
alternative Behandlungsansätze benötigt, um die Versorgung von Personen mit
Adipositas zu verbessern. Bisherige Interventionen zu gewichtsneutralen Ansätzen
zeigen vielversprechende Ergebnisse.
Abstract
Prevalence rates of overweight and obesity in Germany are high. The
weight-centred health paradigm assumes that all individuals with a BMI≥30 kg/m²
or with a BMI≥25 kg/m² and comorbidities should be advised to lose weight.
However, traditional weight loss programs have limited evidence regarding
long-term weight loss and other beneficial outcomes. Therefore, alternative
approaches to improve the treatment of individuals with obesity are needed. The
aim of this article is to provide an overview of weight-neutral approaches for
the treatment of obesity including a case study of a weight-neutral nutrition
counselling. Weight-neutral approaches assume that individuals with a higher
weight status can also achieve health and well-being. The most prominent
weight-neutral approach is Health At Every Size (HAES). HAES is based on five
principles (2013): Weight inclusivity, health enhancement, eating for
well-being, respectful care and life-enhancing movement. Weight-neutral programs
focus on different modules: Body acceptance, eating behaviour, nutrition
behaviour, physical activity, and social support. A case study of a
weight-neutral nutrition counselling is presented that targeted these modules.
Exercises within these modules are for example the development of a biographical
timeline in which the relationship between weight and self-esteem is reflected
upon, introspection through journaling, and the separation of interoception and
action. The effectiveness of weight-neutral programs has been demonstrated
regarding various health parameters, including cardiovascular, anthropometric,
and psychological parameters as well as physical activity. However, more studies
of high methodological quality are needed, especially in Germany.
Schlüsselwörter
Adipositas - gewichtsneutral - intuitives Essverhalten - Health At Every Size - Gesundheitsförderung
Keywords
Obesity - weight-neutral - intuitive eating - Health At Every Size - health promotion