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Binge eating disorder: current knowledge and future directions.

S Z Yanovski1

  • 1Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, NIDDK, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.

Obesity Research
|July 1, 1993
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Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder linked to obesity and psychiatric issues. Treatments for BED show limited success in weight loss and long-term binge reduction.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by severe distress and dysfunction from binge eating without compensatory behaviors.
  • BED prevalence increases with obesity severity and is associated with early obesity onset, weight cycling, body disparagement, and psychiatric disorders, independent of obesity degree.
  • Individuals with BED may experience short-term weight loss but are prone to higher attrition and faster weight regain during treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the distinct characteristics of BED within obesity research.
  • To inform clinicians and researchers about the prevalence and impact of BED in weight-loss programs.
  • To emphasize the need to assess BED's contribution to treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

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  • This abstract summarizes existing knowledge on Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and its associations.
  • It reviews the efficacy of current treatments for BED and their impact on weight management.
  • The focus is on the clinical implications for individuals with obesity undergoing weight-loss interventions.

Main Results:

  • BED is associated with significant psychiatric comorbidities and specific obesity-related factors.
  • Current BED treatments offer limited efficacy for weight loss and modest long-term reduction in binge eating.
  • Individuals with BED may face challenges in sustained weight management during treatment.

Conclusions:

  • BED is a distinct subgroup within obesity that requires specific consideration in clinical research and practice.
  • Awareness of BED is crucial for researchers and clinicians managing obese individuals in weight-loss programs.
  • Further research is needed to understand and improve treatments for BED, particularly concerning weight management and long-term outcomes.