Binge Eating Disorder

Publications

1.   Binge Eating Disorder - People with binge eating disorder (BED) frequently eat large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control over their eating. This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment of BED, along with a profile of those at risk for the disorder.

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/binge.htm

2.   Eating Disorders - This fact sheet identifies the common signs, symptoms, and treatment options for three of the most common eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

   http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken98-0047/default.asp

3.   Eating Disorders - This is a detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments of eating disorders, with information on getting help and coping.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/summary.shtml

4.   Frequently Asked Questions - Binge Eating Disorder - This fact sheet contains information on binge eating disorder. It includes what causes it, what the risks are, and how it can be treated.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/bingeeating.htm

5. Binge Eating Disorder (Copyright © Helpguide.org) - This fact sheet explains what binge eating is and what binge-eating disorder is, and how it relates to emotional eating.

   http://www.helpguide.org/mental/binge_eating_disorder.htm

6. Binge Eating Disorder (Copyright © NEDA) - This online publication describes the primary symptoms as well as the warning signs of binge eating disorder (BED). It lists health consequences about BED.

   http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=321&Profile_ID=41140

7. Binge Eating Disorder (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) - This publication explains to parents what binge eating disorder is, the symptoms, and what complications can arise because of this disorder.

   http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/binge_eating.html

8. Binge-eating disorder (Copyright © MFMER) - This web site provides information about binge-eating disorder, including risk factors, symptoms, treatment, coping skills, and self-help.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/binge-eating-disorder/DS00608

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, CMHS, SAMHSA, OPHS, HHS
3.   National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
4.   Nutrition.Gov
5.   Weight Control Information Network, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
6. Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
7. National Eating Disorders Association

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