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Binge eating in the obese.

M de Zwaan1, J E Mitchell

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.

Annals of Medicine
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
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Binge eating in obese individuals, particularly women, is common and distinct. Obese individuals with binge eating behaviors show greater eating, weight, and psychological issues compared to non-binge eaters.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Binge eating disorder (BED) is a complex condition often associated with obesity.
  • Defining and classifying binge eating, especially without purging behaviors, presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Obesity is a heterogeneous condition with varying underlying behavioral patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges in defining binge eating.
  • To examine the classification of obesity.
  • To synthesize literature comparing obese individuals with and without binge eating behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on binge eating and obesity.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and classification systems.

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  • Comparative analysis of obese binge eaters versus obese non-binge eaters.

    • Main Results:

    • Binge eating is prevalent in obese women seeking weight loss treatment (23-46%).
    • Despite definitional variations, obese binge eaters constitute a distinct subgroup.
    • Obese binge eaters display significantly higher rates of eating pathology, weight-related issues, and general psychopathology.

    Conclusions:

    • Binge eating is a significant and identifiable issue within the obese population.
    • Obese individuals with binge eating behaviors require tailored interventions due to distinct clinical profiles.
    • Further research is needed to refine diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches for binge eating in obesity.