DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) has defined Binge Eating Disorder (BED) as a diagnostic entity (1):
BED is denied by some as a "legitimate" psychiatric disorder (2):
Diagnostic criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) according to DSM-5
A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating (same as bulimia nervosa) B. Binge eating episodes are associated with three (or more) of the following:
C. Marked distress related to binge eating is present. D. At least once a week for 3 months. E. Binge eating is not associated with recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behavior. |
BED is strongly correlated with obesity
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