Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Eating behavior in binge eating disorder

J A Goldfein1, B T Walsh, J L LaChaussée

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032.

The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Obese women diagnosed with binge eating disorder (BED) consumed significantly more calories during a binge eating episode compared to obese women without BED. Self-report measures also revealed significant differences between the groups.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Sustainable aquaculture through the One Health lens.

Nature food·2023
Same author

A seafood risk tool for assessing and mitigating chemical and pathogen hazards in the aquaculture supply chain.

Nature food·2023
Same author

Spatial and temporal analysis of the risks posed by metal contamination in coastal and marine sediments of Bahrain.

Environmental monitoring and assessment·2022
Same author

Aquatic contaminants in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu: Evidence from passive samplers and Microtox toxicity assessment.

Marine pollution bulletin·2021
Same author

Kuwait's marine biodiversity: Qualitative assessment of indicator habitats and species.

Marine pollution bulletin·2020
Same author

On the redshift distribution and physical properties of ACT-selected DSFGs.

Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·2020

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Binge eating disorder (BED) is a newly proposed diagnosis characterized by recurrent episodes of uncontrollable overeating.
  • Obesity is a significant public health concern, and understanding eating behaviors in obese populations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine and compare the eating behavior of obese women with and without binge eating disorder (BED).
  • To investigate differences in calorie consumption and self-report measures between the two groups.

Main Methods:

  • Standardized meals were provided to 20 obese women, divided into two groups: 10 with BED and 10 without BED.
  • Participants were instructed to binge eat from a multiple-item food array.
  • Calorie intake and self-report measures were assessed for both groups.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Obese women with BED consumed significantly more calories than obese women without BED during the binge eating episode.
  • Significant differences were observed between the groups on several self-report measures related to eating behavior and psychological state.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with binge eating disorder exhibit distinct and more extreme eating behaviors, particularly in calorie consumption during binge episodes, compared to obese individuals without the disorder.
  • These findings support the validity of binge eating disorder as a distinct diagnostic entity and highlight the need for targeted interventions for this population.