Articles for tag: Binge Eating

Tips on How to Cope with Binge Eating

Binge eating is one of the most common eating disorders in todays society. It is more common in women than men. 3.5 percent of the woman population deal with this disorder, while 2.0 percent of men are affected by it. I found this subject to be quite interesting as I did some research on it. ...

How is a Binge Eating Disorder Diagnosed?

The DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th Edition) defines binge eating disorder as recurring episodes of binge eating behaviors. The characteristics of this disorder include eating large quantities of food within any two hour period throughout the day or night. An individual with compulsive eating behaviors begins to eat; he/she often ...

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Dealing with Eating Disorders in Children

Sadly, eating disorders are becoming more and more common in the U.S. today due to various factors. Even children and teenagers are suffering from one of these disorders. Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are the big eating disorders that a person can have to deal with. Of course, dealing with these disorders in younger individuals ...