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	Binge eating disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Binge eating is an element of another eating disorder, bulimia nervosa.
		Binge eating disorder is similar to, but it is distinct from, compulsive eating.
		Whether depression causes binge eating disorder or whether binge eating disorder causes depression is not known.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Binge_eating_disorder (1894 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		Binge eating disorder is more common in people who are obese, but it affects people with healthy weights as well.
		People who binge eat may also experience feelings that are common to many eating disorders, such as depression, anxiety, guilt, or shame.
		Having an eating disorder can be difficult to admit, and your child may not be ready to acknowledge that he or she has a problem.
	kidshealth.org /parent/growth/feeding/binge_eating.html (1316 words)

	Eating Disorders: Binge Eating
		Disordered eating is thought to affect between 15% and 20% of the population in North America alone, and children as young as six have been found to be affected by eating disorders.
		Binge eating and compulsive overeating are often termed an "addiction to food" because people who suffer from the disorder eat large amounts of food in very short periods of time.
		Binge eating is usually triggered by a major life change or a particularly traumatic emotional event, such as divorce, a death in the family, or physical or sexual abuse.
	www.epigee.org /mental_health/binge.html (1258 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		Binge eating disorder is an illness that resembles bulimia nervosa and is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating or bingeing.
		Binge eating disorder is found in about 2 to 5 percent of the general population, and is more often seen in women than men.
		Because eating disorders tend to run in families, and female relatives are the most often affected, genetic factors are believed to play a role in the disorders.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_mentalhealth/edbinge.cfm (837 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		Binge eating disorder is a newly recognized condition that probably affects millions of Americans.
		This disorder is different from binge-purge syndrome (bulimia nervosa) because people with binge eating disorder usually do not purge afterward by vomiting or using laxatives.
		Binge eating disorder is slightly more common in women, with three women affected for every two men.
	www.healthieryou.com /binge.html (1128 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder, ED-1004-2001
		Binge eating disorder was not recognized as a separate and distinct eating disorder until 1994.
		It is similar to bulimia nervosa in that individuals with this eating disorder binge or eat large amounts of food, uncontrollably in a short period of time, but they do not engage in purging or other behaviors to rid their body of the excess calories consumed during the binge.
		Binge eating disorder is diagnosed in normal or overweight individuals.
	ohioline.osu.edu /ed-fact/1004.html (488 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Binge eating disorder or BED is characterized by uncontrollable eating, followed by feelings of guilt and shame.
		BED is often a lengthy disease, and requires therapy intensively at first to extinct behaviours, and then periodically over the life of the individual to prevent recurrence.
		BED has been witnessed running in families, which may be correlated to genetic dispositions, but more likely is due to an overemphasis on food and an edible rewards system within a household.
	www.eatingdisorder.ca /bed.htm (502 words)

	CNN - Binge-eating disorder -- more than just eating too much - May 4, 1999
		Binge eating is defined as consuming a large amount of food within two hours and being unable to control the amount consumed and to stop eating.
		BED is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating, occurring at least two days a week for six months.
		The onset of binge eating is often closely associated with dieting, typically occurring in late adolescence.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/9905/04/binge.eating (589 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		Shuman: Eating large amounts of food when not physically hungry, rapid eating, hiding of food because the person feels embarrassed about how much he or she is eating, and eating until uncomfortably full are all examples of "emotional" and "disordered" eating patterns.
		Other studies suggest that binge eating disorder is associated with a much broader demographic distribution than is the case with Bulimia Nervosa, in terms of gender, race and age.
		Even though binge eating is the primary diagnosis, many clients typically have co-morbid conditions, such as depression, which may warrant pharmacological treatment.
	www.athealth.com /Consumer/disorders/BingeInterview.html (2018 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder \| Anorexia \| Eating Disorders \| Bulimia \| Compulsive Overeating \| The Something Fishy Website on ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Reasons for Binge Eating can be similar to those of Compulsive Overeating; Using Binges as a way to hide from their emotions, to fill a void they feel inside, and to cope with daily stresses and problems in their lives.
		Binging can be used as a way to keep people away, to subconsciously maintain an overweight appearance to cator to society's sad stigma "if I'm fat, no one will like me," as each person suffering may feel undeserving of love.
		The binge eating is not associated with the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors (eg, purging, fasting, excessive exercise) and does not occur exclusively during the course of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
	www.something-fishy.org /whatarethey/be.php (774 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		Binge eating disorder is a relatively recently recognized disorder (it is sometimes referred to as compulsive overeating).
		The binge eating is not associated with the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behavior (i.e.
		These are some of the reasons that people with binge eating disorder may require treatment that focuses on their binge eating before they try to lose weight.
	www.edreferral.com /binge_eating_disorder.htm (652 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		Binge eating disorder is not the same as the occasional overeating; it is the loss of control during eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time.
		Binge eating disorder, which may also be known as compulsive overeating, is not a clinically diagnosed condition recognized by the American Psychiatric Association; however, it is a fairly common disorder.
		Although this disorder may seem very different as compared to anorexia and bulimia nervosa, it is still a serious condition that requires time, effort, and most often professional help to overcome.
	missourifamilies.org /FEATURES/nutritionarticles/nut119.htm (271 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Binge eating disorder is characterized by consuming large quantities of food in a very short period of time until the individual is uncomfortably full.
		Binge eating disorder is much like bulimia except the individuals do not use any form of purging (i.e.
		Many individuals who suffer with binge eating disorder use food as a way to cope with or block out feelings and emotions they do not want to feel.
	www.mirror-mirror.org /binge.htm (181 words)

	Perfect Illusions . Binge Eating Disorder \| PBS
		Binge eating is the consumption of unusually large amounts of food in a discrete time period.
		The prevalence of binge eating disorder in the general population is unknown, but studies suggest that approximately 25-50% of obese individuals binge.
		The prevalence of binge eating disorder in the general population is still being determined.
	www.pbs.org /perfectillusions/eatingdisorders/bingeeating.html (340 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		Although fighting obesity has become a public health crusade in the early years of the 21st century, it's only been in the last few years that researchers have recognized the existence of binge eating disorder, and the debilitating role it plays in the life of as many as 4 million Americans.
		Binge eating disorder is most closely linked to bulimia, whose victims also binge on unhealthy quantities of food, but then throw up, or purge.
		To be considered binge eating, you have to feel a loss of control, a feeling that you can't stop.
	www.menstuff.org /archives/binging.html (724 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Binge-eating disorder
		BED patients are also more likely to have a comorbid, or co-existing, diagnosis of impulsive behaviors (for example, compulsive buying), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, or personality disorders.
		Binge eating disorder is usually diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist and/or a psychologist.
		The overweight BED patient may be placed on a moderate exercise program and a nutritionist may be consulted to educate the patient on healthy food choices and strategies for weight loss.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0001/ai_2601000197 (785 words)

	Eating Disorder Treatment, Binge Eating Disorder
		Eating disorder recovery is an area in which our clinic takes great pride, so if you or a loved one needs an eating disorder treatment program for anorexia or a binge eating disorder, our center for eating disorder patients can help.
		We understand how difficult it can be for both teens and adults to control stress eating and emotional eating, and how our hectic, on-the-go culture can lead to the development of a night binge eating disorder as a comforting alternative.
		If you or someone you love is exhibiting symptoms of an eating disorder, you need to take action and seek an eating disorder treatment facility as soon as possible.
	www.aplaceofhope.com /eating-disorder-treatment.htm (350 words)

	WIN - Publication - Binge Eating Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Binge eating disorder is a condition that millions of Americans may have.
		Eating a lot of food does not necessarily mean that you have binge eating disorder.
		People with binge eating disorder are usually very upset by their binge eating and may become depressed.
	win.niddk.nih.gov /publications/binge.htm (1675 words)

	Dr. Schilling's Net Health Book - Binge Eating Disorder
		The symptom of obesity is easily measurable, but the history of binge eating may be concealed, although a relative who accompanies the patient may volunteer this, if the patient does not.
		This study shows that testing criteria at the outset were effective in evaluating the severity of the binge eating disorder and the tests also predicted the success rate of the treatment program.
		In Ref.13 this tool has been used to document that in a group of women with binge eating disorder there was an altered blood flow pattern in the brain when their appetite was stimulated by images of food.
	www.nethealthbook.com /bingeeatingdisorder.html (765 words)

	Pale Reflections - Eating disorders community (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Binge-eating disorder (overeating) is characterized by periods of uncontrollable eating followed by feelings of shame and guilt.
		Someone who is suffering from an eating disorder may be ashamed of their actions and well aware that what they are doing is "wrong", yet may not conciously know the reasons behind their illness.
		For example, sufferers of all types of eating disorder tend to feel like their life is uncontrolled and chaotic, but the method of attempting to regain control varies according to the illness the person is suffering from.
	www.pale-reflections.com /overeating.asp (350 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Binge eating disorder is a condition in which you regularly eat large amounts of food within a couple of hours (a binge).
		Having an eating disorder is not a sign of weakness or a character flaw.
		Binge eating disorder can be triggered by dieting, depression, anxiety, boredom, or even stress, which is then relieved with binge eating.
	www.bcbswny.com /kbase/topic/mini/hw266473/overview.htm (592 words)

	ED Info Text Pages
		Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a type of eating disorder not otherwise specified and is characterized by recurrent binge eating without the regular use of compensatory measures to counter the binge eating.
		The prevalence of BED is estimated to be approximately 1-5% of the general population.
		Binge eating disorder affects women slightly more often than men--estimates indicate that about 60% of people struggling with binge eating disorder are female, 40% are male (NIH, 1993).
	www.nationaleatingdisorders.org /p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Profile_ID=41140 (220 words)

	Eating Disorders? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Binge Eating Disorder or Compulsive Overeating is characterised by periods of compulsive binge eating or overeating.
		It is still not clear whether dieting and binge eating are related; many of those affected have reported that they had episodes of bingeing before they started to diet.
		Binge eating disorder is almost as common among men as it is among women.
	www.bodywhys.ie /aboutEatingDisorders/bed.htm (674 words)

	Binge Eating Disorder
		But binge eating, also called compulsive overeating, is different from normal appetite increases or overeating now and then.
		And binge eating involves more than just eating a lot - with binge eating, a person feels out of control and powerless to stop eating while he or she is doing it.
		When eating is used as a way to deal with (or not deal with) emotions, a person may be less likely to learn and practice healthier coping skills.
	kidshealth.org /teen/food_fitness/problems/binge_eating.html (703 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 15, Ch. 196, Eating Disorders
		In this disorder, bingeing contributes to excessive caloric intake.
		Persons with binge eating disorder tend to be older than those with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, and more (nearly half) are men.
		Although both treatments are reasonably effective in controlling binge eating, psychotherapy appears to have longer-lasting effects.
	www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section15/chapter196/196c.htm (194 words)

	Girl Power!: Binge Eating
		Binge eating is another type of eating disorder.
		When someone is bingeing, she usually doesn't have much control over how much she is eating.
		Binge eating is different from anorexia and bulimia because people do not regularly vomit, over exercise, or abuse laxatives after they have eaten.
	www.girlpower.gov /girlarea/bodywise/eatingdisorders/binge.htm (85 words)

	Reach Out! - Binge Eating Disorder
		Binge eating disorder is similar to bulimia except that the person does not get rid of the food after eating.
		Binge eating is caused by a number of factors that often affect one another.
		It is not uncommon for people who have binge eating disorder to be overweight or obese, although it is also possible for people to be within their healthy weight range.
	www.reachout.com.au /?ti=316 (905 words)

	Anorexia eating disorder - TIME.com: Anorexia Goes High Tech -- Page 1
		Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation and extreme fear of fatness.
		Eating disorders are common in the United States - between 5 and 10 million people have them.
		Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder affecting mainly girls or women, although boys or men can also suffer from it.
	anorexia.allinfosites.com /q/anorexia-anorexia-eating-disorder.htm (617 words)

	Welcome to binge eating disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		For many years I struggled with BED unaware I had an eating disorder just a strong belief that I was a failure and had no willpower because I couldn't lose weight.
		My eating was out of control and I experienced all the negative feelings that come with this condition, low esteem, self disgust, depression, guilt, shame.
		The treatment is almost identical to binge eating disorder (although not all obese people suffer from BED) and the treatment is very similar.
	www.bingeeatingdisorder.co.uk (445 words)

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