Preferred Term:
binge eating disorder
Definition:
A disorder characterized by episodes where individuals eat large amounts of food while feeling a lack of control over the amount being eaten. Unlike bulimia, people with binge eating disorder do not purge.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- compulsive overeating
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17205
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