Eating Disorders: Binge Eating Help

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Binge Eating Help

Most people overeat from time to time, and many people believe they frequently eat more than they should. Eating large amounts of food, however, does not mean that a person has binge eating disorder. Most people with serious binge eating problems have some of the following symptoms. Research using animal models has revealed several factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of binge eating. Research using animal models has revealed several factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of binge eating. These factors, including stress, food restriction, the presence of palatable foods, and environmental conditioning, parallel many of the precursory circumstances leading to binge eating in individuals with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.To examine the literature on binge eating to gain a better understanding of its biological foundations and their role in the eating disorders.