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[Binge eating disorder (BED)--new diagnostic category].
1Eating Disorders Clinic, Psychiatric Division, Rambam Medical Center, School of Social Work, Haifa University, Haifa, Israel.
Harefuah
|August 12, 2003
Summary
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a proposed diagnostic category characterized by consuming large amounts of food without control. This review explores if BED is a distinct subgroup of obese patients, bulimia nervosa, or a new diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Eating Disorders
Context:
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a proposed diagnostic criterion in DSM-IV.
- BED describes problematic eating behaviors in subgroups of overweight individuals and those with Bulimia Nervosa.
- Characterized by large food consumption, lack of control, and absence of compensatory behaviors.
Purpose:
- To review the proposed syndrome of Binge Eating Disorder.
- To discuss whether BED is a distinct subgroup of obese patients, a distinct subgroup of bulimia nervosa, or a new diagnostic category.
- To explore the diagnostic dilemma in light of clinical and empirical literature.
Summary:
- BED affects approximately 30% of obese individuals seeking treatment.
- BED patients exhibit higher rates of comorbid psychiatric disturbances and eating pathology compared to normal obese women.
- BED appears to be a distinct subgroup of bulimia nervosa with lower comorbidity and purging behaviors.
Impact:
- Clinical and therapeutic implications are presented.
- Ideas for future research are proposed.
- Understanding BED's classification is crucial for effective treatment and diagnosis.