Binge Eating Disorder
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Binge eating disorder is an illness that is more common in women and that has similar symptoms to the eating disorder, bulimia nervosa. Like bulimics, binge eaters have episodes of uncontrolled eating or bingeing. But, binge eating disorder differs from bulimia because its sufferers do not purge their bodies of excess food.
People with binge eating disorders feel that they lose control of themselves when eating. They eat large quantities of food and do not stop until they are uncomfortably full. Usually, they have more problems losing weight and keeping it off than do people with other serious weight problems. Most people with the disorder are obese and have a history of weight changes.
Like all eating disorders, binge eating is treated on both a physical and psychological level.
Additional Resources
Publications
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
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National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, CMHS, SAMHSA, OPHS, HHS
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National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
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Nutrition.Gov
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Weight Control Information Network, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
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Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
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National Eating Disorders Association
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Content last updated April 30, 2008.
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