Learning Objectives
- Define binge eating and distinguish it from overeating.
- Identify 6 characteristics of a binge.
- Describe the frequency and duration of binges in patients with bulimia nervosa.
- List 12 triggers of binges.
- Provide classification and description of binge eating problems.
- Recount the epidemiology of binge eating and bulimia nervosa.
- Describe the psychological and social problems associated with binge eating.
- Describe the three types of dieting and their psychological effects.
- Describe the personality characteristics of people who binge.
- Describe the physical problems associated with binge eating.
- Discuss the complex relationship between obesity, dieting and binge eating.
- Describe the adverse physical effects of self-induced vomiting.
- Identify the psychological, social, and physical factors that might be causes of binge eating.
- List similarities and differences between binge eating and substance abuse.
- Describe the application of the addiction model, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, to the treatment of binge eating.
- Evaluate the use of antidepressant drugs in the treatment of binge eating.
- Describe the core elements of the cognitive-behavioral approach to the treatment of binge eating.
- Describe step-by-step the self-help program for those who binge eat.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: What Is a Binge?
Chapter 2: Binge Eating, Eating Disorders, and Obesity
Chapter 3: Who Binges?
Chapter 4: Psychological and Social Problems Associated With Binge Eating
Chapter 5: Physical Problems Associated With Binge Eating
Chapter 6: Causes of Binge Eating Problems
Chapter 7: Binge Eating and Addiction
Chapter 8: Treatment of Binge Eating Problems
Part II: A Self-Help Program For Those Who Binge