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Almutasem Shahin
on Dec 10, 2024
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In 2017, the Calorie Control Council reported that the average Thanksgiving meal consists of more than 3,000 calories, yet this is not considered a binge eating episode. Why not?
A) The person did not engage in purging behavior after eating the dinner.
B) The calories come from a variety of food types, often including nutritional foods.
C) Others eating the same dinner did not view the amount of food consumed as a "binge."
D) The person did not experience a loss of control while eating or feel shame afterward.
Calorie Control Council
An organization dedicated to providing information and research related to calorie consumption and its impact on health.
Binge Eating Episode
A period marked by excessive consumption of food in a short time frame, often without control and followed by feelings of shame or guilt.
Purging Behavior
Actions undertaken to rid the body of consumed food or substances, often associated with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa.
- Understand the definitions, diagnostic criteria, and differences among various eating disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the definitions, diagnostic criteria, and differences among various eating disorders.