Binge Eating Disorder

A behavioral disorder characterized by chronic, compulsive overating

Binge Eating Disorder

Is binge eating more common in men or women?

Women

Signs and symptoms of Binge Eating

Eating past the point of satisfaction, eating in response to emotional stress, eating more rapidly than normal, eating large amounts of foods when not feeling hungry

Rates of improvement are higher in those with BED compared to Bulimia. True or False.

True

_______ is a factor due to large amount of calories consumed.

Obesity

What act is absent in BED that is present in a different eating disorder?

Purging

What percent of those with BED also have a history of depression? 25%, 50% or 75%?

50%

Predisposing factors of binge eating disorder

Genetics, neurobiological influences (delayed gastric emptying, enlarged stomach capacity, decreased secretion of cholecystokinin), psycho-dynamic theories (Freud), family influences (parents who are overcontrolling or perfectionists)

Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Integrative cognitive-affective therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy

Medication commonly used to treat binge eating disorder

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)- most common

Fluoxetine (antidepressant)

Semaglutide (for high BMI’s)

How long do binge eating disorder episodes occur?

At least once a week for 3 weeks

What percent of individuals that have obesity also have binge eating disorder?

50-75%

Binge eating is considered a mental illness. True or false?

True