Outline For Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating disorder

1. What is a binge eating disorder?

People with binge eating disorder often eat an unusually large amount of food and feel out of control during the binges. People with binge eating disorder also may:
• eat more quickly than usual during binge episodes
• eat until they are uncomfortably full
• eat when they are not hungry
• eat alone because of embarrassment
• feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after overeating

2. What are the signs and symptoms of a binge eating disorder?
Children and teens that sometimes eat a lot don't necessarily have binge eating disorder. Kids can have huge appetites, especially during growth spurts, when they need more nutrients to fuel their growing bodies. So it can be difficult to determine whether a child has binge eating disorder. But several signs distinguish
They may avoid school, work, or socializing with friends because they're ashamed of their binge eating problem.

3. What are the causes of a binge eating disorder?
No one knows for sure what causes binge eating disorder. Researchers are looking at the following factors that may affect binge eating:
Depression: As many as half of all people with binge eating disorder are depressed or have been depressed in the past.
Dieting: Some people binge after skipping meals, not eating enough food each day, or avoiding certain kinds of