Abstract
As part of a graduate nutrition course, ten students and a faculty member were given didactic and clinical experience in the behavioral treatment of obesity by a psychiatrist with practical knowledge of such techniques. Information on operant conditioning theory and its application to overeating were presented in two 2-hour lectures. A therapist manual written in dialog form was also provided to the students. Each student assumed responsibility for treating at least one patient during a 26-week weight reduction program using the behavioral techniques learned. Not only did most patients achieve satisfactory weight loss, but also the students acquired a valuable skill.
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