2.c. Binge-Eating Disorder

Question 1

Binge-Eating Disorder

Answer 1

Binging not followed by any purging or weight loss behaviours, typically associated with obesity

Question 2

DSM-5 Criteria

Answer 2

A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating
- Eating a huge amount of food in too short a time
- Lack of control over what/how much you’re eating

B. 3+ of the following
1. Eating faster than usual
2. Eating until uncomfortably full
3. Eating large amounts of food despite not being hungry
4. Eating alone due to embarrassment of quantity of food
5. Feelings of disgust, guilt & depression afterwards

C. Distress at binge-eating

D. Once a week, 3+ months

E. No form of purging

Question 3

Prevalence

Answer 3

2% of population

Question 4

Medication

Answer 4

• Antidepressants
• Appetite suppressants
• Anticonvulsant medications
• Medications that inhibit serotonin & norepinephrine

Question 5

Therapies

Answer 5

• Interpersonal psychotherapy and CBT were more effective than behavioural weight loss (prescribed exercise & dieting) over time
• None were hugely effective
• IPT had the lowest drop out rate

Question 6

Comorbidity

Answer 6

Anxiety
Mood disorders
Substance use disorders