WHAT IS BINGE EATING?

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Binge eating involves two key features:

Eating a very large amount of food within a relatively short period of time (e.g. within two hours)Feeling a sense of loo of control while eating (e.g. feeling unable to stop yourself from eating)

The reasons for developing Binge Eating Disorder will differ from person to person; known causes include genetic predisposition and a combination of environmental, social and cultural factors. Binge Eating Disorder can occur in people of all ages and genders, across all socioeconomic groups, and from any cultural background. Large population studies suggest that equal numbers of males and females experience Binge Eating Disorder.

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