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Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.
Binge Eating Disorder
An eating disorder marked by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food in a short period of time, accompanied by feelings of loss of control and often shame or guilt afterward.
Bulimia
A disorder related to eating that involves cycles of overeating and then engaging in improper compensatory actions like vomiting to counteract the binge eating.
- Acquire knowledge on the biological basis and genetic inclinations that contribute to eating disorders.
- Detail the DSM-5 guidelines for the diagnosis of eating disorders and separate the subtypes based on their characteristics.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the biological basis and genetic inclinations that contribute to eating disorders.
- Detail the DSM-5 guidelines for the diagnosis of eating disorders and separate the subtypes based on their characteristics.
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