Evaluation of a Short Intervention for Intuitive Eating

The intervention being trialled is called "Mindful Plate". "Mindful plate" is a self-guided online intervention for binge and disordered and is designed to be completed in a single 1-hour session. The intervention will comprise of 5 psychoeducational modules with skill-based exercises that have been evidenced to promote intuitive eating and a healthy relationship with food and alleviate symptoms of binge eating. The intervention format will be mostly text-based, with several graphics and short videos. Optional supplementary intervention materials (e.g., additional quizzes, take home worksheets, more skill-based activities) will also be provided for those interested to further develop their intuitive eating skills. These worksheets will be designed specifically for this study. The intervention content is designed to help people develop flexible and healthy eating patterns by (1) Gaining Body Attunement (e.g., listening to their natural internal hunger / satiety cues) and (2) Removing Obstacles to Body Attunement (e.g., challenging thoughts, beliefs and dieting rules). The psychoeducational modules addresses a range of topics including benefits of intuitive eating, mindfulness, risks associated with chronic dieting, body image concerns etc. Some interactive activities are also included (e.g., self-scoring quizzes to help participants reflect and consolidate their understanding of the intervention content). No specific strategies will be used to monitor adherence to the intervention as it is completely self-guided, however, participants will be reminded via email by the research team to complete the post-intervention and follow-up survey batteries.