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Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is characterized by frequent episodes of out-of-control eating (American Psychological Association, 2010). Unlike individuals who participate in bulimic behavior, those with BED do not purge themselves of excess caloric intake through self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise. (American Psychological Association, 2010)…
In 1959, Albert Strunkard identified Binge Eating Disorder as a distinct eating pattern in people who were suffering from obesity (Gibney et al, 2005). It is generally believed that BED has a broader demographic distribution that that of anorexia and bulimia. Several reports from the…
You’ve heard of the Atkins diet, and even the South Beach diet, but have you heard of the OMG Diet? A new weight loss program, with some interesting rules, has people in the medical community thinking WTF? The diet is detailed in the book “Six Weeks To OMG: Get Skinnier…
Interesting College Eating Disorder Statistics Eating disorders are illnesses in which victims suffer severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related…
