Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho

Prof. Dr. Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho

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Academic Career Length

21Years (2006-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 October 2012 in Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy
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GAGerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
FGFrancinaldo Lobato Gomes
Francinaldo Lobato Gomes
LMLenon Mazetto
Lenon Mazetto
MMMurilo Martinez Marinho
Murilo Martinez Marinho
ITIgor Melo Tavares
Igor Melo Tavares
RCRicardo Silva Centeno
Ricardo Silva Centeno

1 July 2013 in Epilepsy & Behavior
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GAGerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
EYElza Márcia Targas Yacubian
Elza Márcia Targas Yacubian

1 June 2009 in Epilepsy & Behavior
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GAGerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
AJAndrea Parolin Jackowski
Andrea Parolin Jackowski
KLKatia Lin
Katia Lin
MGMirian S.B. Guaranha
Mirian S.B. Guaranha
LGLaura M.F.F. Guilhoto
Laura M.F.F. Guilhoto
EYElza Márcia T. Yacubian
Elza Márcia T. Yacubian

19 March 2024 in Nutrients
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Tatiana Palotta MinariTatiana Palotta Minari
Tatiana Palotta Minari
GAGerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
LTLucia Helena Tácito
Lucia Helena Tácito
LYLouise Buonalumi Tacito Yugar
Louise Buonalumi Tacito Yugar
TRTATIANE DE AZEVEDO RUBIO
TATIANE DE AZEVEDO RUBIO
HMHeitor Moreno
Heitor Moreno
Introduction: Binge eating disorder (BED) is a psychiatric illness related to a high frequency of episodes of binge eating, loss of control, body image dissatisfaction, and suffering caused by overeating. It is estimated that 30% of patients with BED are affected by obesity. “Mindful eating” (ME) is a promising new eating technique that can improve self-control and good food choices, helping to increase awareness about the triggers of binge eating episodes and intuitive eating training. Objectives: To analyze the impact of ME on episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, quality of life, eating habits, and anthropometric data [weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and waist circumference] in patients with obesity and BED. Method: This quantitative, prospective, longitudinal, and experimental study recruited 82 patients diagnosed with obesity and BED. The intervention was divided into eight individual weekly meetings, guided by ME sessions, nutritional educational dynamics, cooking workshops, food sensory analyses, and applications of questionnaires [Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ); Binge Eating Scale (BES); Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF)]. There was no dietary prescription for calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber. Patients were only encouraged to consume fewer ultra-processed foods and more natural and minimally processed foods. The meetings occurred from October to November 2023. Statistical analysis: To carry out inferential statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk test was used to verify the normality of variable distribution. All variables were identified as non-normal distribution and were compared between the first and the eighth week using a two-tailed Wilcoxon test. Non-Gaussian data were represented by median ± interquartile range (IQR). Additionally, α < 0.05 and p < 0.05 were adopted. Results: Significant reductions were found from the first to the eighth week for weight, BMI, waist circumference, episodes of binge eating, BSQ scale score, BES score, and total energy value (all p < 0.0001). In contrast, there was a significant increase in the WHOQOL-BREF score and daily water intake (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: ME improved anthropometric data, episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, eating habits, and quality of life in participants with obesity and BED in the short-term. However, an extension of the project will be necessary to analyze the impact of the intervention in the long-term.

1 November 2012 in Epilepsy Research
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GAGerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
LMLenon Mazetto
Lenon Mazetto
FGFrancinaldo Lobato Gomes
Francinaldo Lobato Gomes
MMMurilo Martinez Marinho
Murilo Martinez Marinho
ITIgor Melo Tavares
Igor Melo Tavares
EYElza Márcia Targas Yacubian
Elza Márcia Targas Yacubian

1 June 2011 in Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy
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GAGerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
Gerardo Maria Araujo-Filho
LMLenon Mazetto
Lenon Mazetto
JSJoyce Macedo da Silva
Joyce Macedo da Silva
LCLuís Otávio Sales Ferreira Caboclo
Luís Otávio Sales Ferreira Caboclo
EYElza Márcia Targas Yacubian
Elza Márcia Targas Yacubian