Is physical exercise and dietary therapy a feasible alternative to cognitive behavior therapy in treatment of eating disorders? A randomized controlled trial of two group therapies

Abstract

Both treatments shared a focus on normalizing eating patterns, correcting basic self-regulatory processes and reducing idealized aesthetic evaluations of self-worth. The results point to the PED-t as an alternative to CBT for BN and BED, although results are limited due to compliance and dropout rates. Replications are needed by independent research groups as well as in more clinical settings.