Objective: Evaluate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and degree of symptoms by Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) in schizophrenic attended in a specialized service in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Methodology: We evaluated 154 patients attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic at a University Hospital in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The variables studied were: weight, height, BMI, presence of ...
Introduction: the use of a restrictive diet for treating obesity has been proven inefficient in the long-term. Besides, body dissatisfaction could be the reason for starting a restrictive diet. In this sense, intuitive eating emerges as an alternative for reconnecting individuals with their bodies and the signals it sends. Objective: to evaluate an individuals’ tendency to follow physiological signs of hunger...