Intuitive Eating Group Interventions: Review and Guide for Best Practices

Abstract

Intuitive eating is an approach that focuses on body cues, hunger, and eating with intention to foster a healthier relationship with food. It has been shown to decrease disordered eating. The purpose of this review is to identify intuitive eating interventions, explore benefits, and provide guidance to develop intuitive eating programs for nurse practitioners. A review of the literature was conducted. Six studies were included in this review. Studies varied in length, methods, and outcomes. All showed improvements. Application exercises kept participants engaged and reinforce learning. One showed lasting effects. Nurse practitioners may use various formats to provide intuitive eating programs.