What Is Binge-Eating Disorder? | Child Mind Institute

Binge eating, which involves consuming an unusually large amount of food in a short time, has long been associated with weight problems and psychological distress. But it’s only since 2013 that repeatedbinge eating has been classified as an eating disorder. Binge-eating disorder is usually first diagnosed in teenagers or young adults, but it can also occur in children.

t’s not just the unusual amount of food eaten that defines binge eating. People with the disorder also report feeling a loss of control while eating. And when it comes to children and adolescents who struggle with binge eating, experts say it’s more useful to focus on the “loss of control” experience than the amount of food consumed in an eating binge.

What you'll learn in this video:
- How does binge eating develop in children and teenagers?
- What is loss of control eating?
- How can we help kids with binge-eating or loss of control eating?

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