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Article: Binge Eating Disorder
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- Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
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Binge Eating Disorder
Eating for Comfort
What Is Binge Eating Disorder?
What Causes Binge Eating Disorder?
How Is Binge Eating Disorder Diagnosed and Treated?
Can Binge Eating Disorder Be Prevented?
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Binge eating is out-of-control eating. A person with binge eating disorder exhibits a repetitive pattern of bingeing that often results in overweight or
obesity*
,
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yo-yo dieting,
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and guilty or embarrassed feelings
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* obesity
- (o-BEE-si-tee) is an excess of body fat. People are considered obese if they weigh more than 30 percent above what is healthy for their height.
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Binge and purge
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