food response inhibition training

Question 1

what is food response inhibition training

Answer 1

stimulus response process- (Lawrence et al. 2015)
self control and desire play a role.
there is a stimulus and a response

Question 2

study on food response inhibition training-

Answer 2

2015 study by Lawrence et al., this approach was explored as a way to help individuals better regulate their eating behaviors, particularly in environments where tempting foods are highly visible and easily accessible.

Here’s a breakdown of the key concepts in the study by Lawrence et al.:

Response Inhibition: This is the ability to suppress or stop a habitual or impulsive response. In the context of food, response inhibition is the cognitive ability to resist the impulse to eat a tempting, calorie-dense food.

The Training Task: In FRIT, participants are repeatedly exposed to images of tempting foods (e.g., high-calorie snacks) in a computerized task. However, they are required to withhold responses (e.g., pressing a button) when they see a specific signal associated with those foods. This task is intended to train the brain to associate these food cues with stopping rather than acting. These were called go response and no go response

Effects on Eating Behavior: The study by Lawrence et al. found that FRIT could reduce the likelihood of overeating. By reinforcing the habit of inhibiting responses to food cues, participants demonstrated lower cravings and consumed fewer calories when subsequently exposed to tempting food.

Underlying Mechanisms: The concept is based on the theory that response inhibition training may strengthen the brain’s ability to control impulses in general, or specifically inhibit food-related urges, which could be beneficial for people struggling with overeating or obesity.

Research Findings: The 2015 study showed promising results, indicating that FRIT could be an effective tool for modifying eating behaviors, potentially reducing calorie intake and food cravings in the short term.

Overall, Lawrence et al. (2015) suggested that FRIT might offer a low-cost, non-invasive approach to supporting weight management and healthy eating habits by enhancing self-control around food.

Question 3

extra reading on food response inhibition training:

Answer 3

Weinbach et al., 2020- in female restraint eaters- found food response inhibition training= revealed an increase in positive implicit attitudes toward palatable foods in the food-response/inhibition group but not in the food-response training group. The results suggest that balancing response inhibition and execution across food and non-food stimuli may reduce overeating while retaining positive attitudes toward food among female restrained eaters.

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Question 4

negatives

Answer 4

A systematic review of studies evaluating FRIT’s efficacy highlights mixed findings; some research supports its use as a promising intervention to reduce food cravings and consumption, while other studies show limited long-term effects, suggesting that FRIT may be most beneficial as part of a broader behavioral or cognitive intervention program (Allom & Mullan, 2014).
Although short-term improvements in self-control around specific foods have been noted, further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in real-world settings and to explore the mechanisms that make it effective (Forman et al., 2018).

issue- long term effects, more longidunal studies needed