Topics: Eating : Binge

Binge-eating disorder (BED) was identified in 1959 but was not included as a medical diagnostic category until 1994. BED is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating, occurring at least two days a week for six months. Binge-eating episodes are associated with at least three of the following: eating rapidly.eating until feeling uncomfortably full.eating when not hungry.eating alone because of embarrassment.feeling disgusted, depressed or guilty after overeating.To meet criteria for BED, a person must also experience marked distress about the binge eating and not regularly engage in self-induced vomiting, fasting or abuse of laxatives or diuretics.