A pilot study of a single-session training to promote mindful eating.

Context: Although researchers have not yet examined the applicability of mindfulness for weight-gain prevention, mindfulness training has the potential to increase an individual's awareness of factors that enable an individual to avoid weight gain caused by overconsumption.

Objective: The study intended to examine the effects of 1 h of mindfulness training on state mindfulness and food consumption.

Methods: The research team performed a pilot study.