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binge eating disorder [¦binj ′ēd·iŋ dis‚ȯrd·ər] (psychology) A condition that is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive eating but, unlike bulimia nervosa, no extreme weight control behaviors (purging, laxatives, fasting) are present; persons with the disorder have chaotic eating patterns and frequently overeat as well as binge. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Binge eating disorder (BED), a relatively new defined eating disorder based on long-existing behavior, involves recurrent binge eating without compensatory purging behaviors. Binge eating disorder or compulsive eating: Feeling out of control, the individual eats large amounts of food in one sitting. Psychological treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. |
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