International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(2), P. 294 - 302
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Binge‐eating
disorder
(BED)
in
adolescents
and
young
adults
is
underrecognized
understudied
no
standardized
guidelines
exist
for
medical
providers
caring
this
population.
To
highlight
the
lack
of
extant
evidence,
we
examine
demographic
characteristics
youth
with
BED
an
academic
eating
disorders
(EDs)
program
primary
care
clinic
describe
needs
their
providers.
Method
A
retrospective
chart
review
was
conducted
patients
who
met
criteria
from
July
2021
to
June
2022.
We
surveyed
understand
multidisciplinary
team
expertise
EDs
amalgamated
current
evidence
into
a
protocolized
schema
designed
implementation
outpatient
setting.
Results
Eighteen
were
reviewed,
14
identified
as
female,
3
male,
1
“Other.”
Average
age
15.4
(2.7)
years
old,
mean
body
mass
index
35.90
(8.25).
33.3%
(6)
White/Caucasian,
followed
by
22.2%
(4)
Hispanic/Latinx.
Eleven
18
privately
insured.
The
most
common
recommendations
regular
meals
snacks
individual
psychotherapy.
Medical
desired
more
education
about
identification
management
BED.
Conclusions
address
BED,
Forum
include:
increased
providers,
monitoring,
emphasis
on
psychotherapy,
weight‐inclusive
orientation.
Public
Significance
Adolescents
are
undertreated.
Little
known
these
receive
within
program.
For
first
time,
preliminary
provided.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 482 - 482
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Background:
Binge
eating
disorder
(BED)
is
characterized
by
episodes
of
uncontrollable
eating,
defined
the
rapid
consumption
large
quantities
food
over
a
short
period.
This
condition
associated
with
variety
psychological
and
non-psychological
factors,
including
behavioral,
biological,
genetic,
neurological,
pharmacological
influences,
all
which
adversely
affect
patients'
daily
lives.
BED
linked
to
numerous
health
consequences,
such
as
obesity,
atherosclerosis,
diabetes,
chronic
pain,
hypertension.
Although
not
exclusive
individuals
it
more
prevalent
in
this
population,
who
also
face
heightened
risk
developing
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS).
The
latter
cluster
five
factors-obesity,
hyperlipidemia,
hyperinsulinemia,
hypertension,
hyperglycemia-that
significantly
increase
likelihood
diseases.
Methods:
narrative
review
synthesizes
existing
research
explore
association
between
MetS,
examining
shared
pathophysiological
mechanisms
clinical
implications.
It
highlights
role
escalating
insecurity
ongoing
political,
economic,
crises
development
BED.
Results:
MetS
components,
type
2
dyslipidemia,
contributing
increased
morbidity
mortality.
Beyond
body
weight,
neurological
factors
mediate
relationship.
Conclusions:
strongly
through
biological
pathways.
Early
detection,
integrated
management
strategies,
further
are
crucial
addressing
public
challenges
posed
association.
International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(5), P. 1192 - 1201
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Screen
time
has
been
reported
to
be
associated
with
binge-eating
disorder
(BED)
among
adolescents
in
the
US;
however,
potential
mediators
remain
unclear.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
depression
symptoms
as
a
mediator
of
prospective
association
between
screen
and
BED.
Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Oct. 13, 2023
Abstract
Background
Binge-eating
disorder
(BED)
is
the
most
common
eating
phenotype
and
linked
to
several
negative
health
outcomes.
Yet,
little
known
about
social
epidemiology
of
BED,
particularly
in
early
adolescence.
The
objective
this
study
was
examine
associations
between
sociodemographic
characteristics
BED
binge-eating
behaviors
a
large,
national
cohort
10–14-year-old
adolescents
United
States
(U.S.)
Methods
We
conducted
cross-sectional
analysis
two-year
follow-up
data
from
Adolescent
Brain
Cognitive
Development
(ABCD)
Study
(2018
−
2020)
that
included
10,197
(10
14
years,
mean
12
years)
U.S.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
models
were
used
assess
behaviors,
defined
based
on
Kiddie
Schedule
for
Affective
Disorders
Schizophrenia.
Results
In
adolescent
sample
(48.8%
female,
54.0%
White,
19.8%
Latino/Hispanic,
16.1%
Black,
5.4%
Asian,
3.2%
Native
American,
1.5%
Other),
prevalence
1.0%
6.3%,
respectively.
Identifying
as
gay
or
bisexual
(compared
heterosexual;
adjusted
odds
ratio
[AOR]:
2.25,
95%
CI
1.01–5.01)
having
household
income
less
than
$75,000
(AOR:
2.05,
CI:
1.21–3.46)
associated
with
greater
BED.
Being
male
1.28,
1.06–1.55),
American
1.60,
1.01–2.55)
descent,
1.34,
1.08–1.65),
identifying
(AOR
‘Yes’
Response:
1.95,
1.31–2.91
AOR
‘Maybe’
1.81,
1.19–2.76)
all
higher
behaviors.
Conclusion
Several
variables
showed
significant
which
can
inform
targeted
screening,
prevention,
education
campaigns
among
adolescents.
Current Developments in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 102036 - 102036
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Growing
research
has
highlighted
associations
between
food
insecurity
and
eating-related
problems.
Food
addiction
is
one
important,
clinically
significant
pattern
of
problematic
eating,
which
related
to,
but
distinct
from
eating
disorders.
To
date,
only
study
examined
the
association
addiction.
Additional
needed
to
understand
complexities
this
association.
We
in
a
large,
national
convenience
sample
lower-income
adults,
potential
heterogeneity
by
age,
gender,
race
ethnicity.
A
cross-sectional,
web-based
was
conducted
among
1,780
US
adults
(≥18
years)
with
household
incomes
<250%
federal
poverty
guideline.
Household
security
assessed
using
Security
Survey
Module.
modified
Yale
Addiction
Scale
(mYFAS),
version
2.0.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
models
addiction,
adjusting
for
sociodemographic
covariates.
The
prevalence
7.3%,
51%.
Compared
security,
endorsed
each
mYFAS
symptom
significantly
greater
frequency,
including
failure
fulfill
major
role
obligations
(20%),
continued
use
despite
social
or
interpersonal
problems
(18%),
craving
strong
desire
(16%).
After
adjustment,
associated
3.83-fold
higher
odds
(95%
CI
2.83,
6.17),
no
most
foods
reported
were:
chips,
non-diet
soda,
chocolate,
pizza,
ice
cream.
These
findings
provide
additional
support
Mechanistic
studies
are
explore
psychosocial
factors,
behaviors,
environment
contributing
these
associations.
International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(8), P. 1716 - 1724
Published: May 8, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
relationship
between
food
insecurity
(FI)
and
eating
disorder
psychopathology
in
a
large
sample
of
rural
Chinese
adolescents.
JAMA,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
Eating
disorders
are
characterized
by
disturbances
in
eating
behavior
and
occur
worldwide,
with
a
lifetime
prevalence
of
2%
to
5%.
They
more
common
among
females
than
males
may
be
associated
medical
psychiatric
complications,
impaired
functioning,
decreased
quality
life.
Common
include
anorexia
nervosa,
bulimia
binge-eating
disorder,
avoidant/restrictive
food
intake
disorder.
These
changes
weight,
electrolyte
abnormalities
(eg,
hyponatremia,
hypokalemia),
bradycardia,
reproductive
hormones
estradiol
levels
females),
bone
density.
Individuals
disorder
have
high
rates
depression
(76.3%
for
65.5%
49.5%
nervosa)
higher
suicide
attempts
those
without
disorders.
Anorexia
nervosa
is
mortality
rate
5.1
deaths
per
1000
person-years
(95%
CI,
4.0-6.1),
nearly
6
times
that
individuals
the
same
age
nervosa;
25%
from
suicide.
First-line
treatments
nutritional
support,
psychotherapy,
pharmacotherapy.
Behaviorally
focused
therapies,
including
cognitive
behavioral
therapy,
effective,
especially
Youth
benefit
family-based
treatment
parental
oversight
eating,
resulting
remission
at
12
months
48.6%
vs
34.3%
individual
(odds
ratio,
2.08;
95%
1.07-4.03;
P
=
.03).
Fluoxetine
other
antidepressants
decrease
episodes
binge
even
(fluoxetine
placebo,
standardized
mean
difference
-0.24
[small
effect
size;
-0.41
-0.08]).
Antidepressants
central
nervous
system
stimulant
lisdexamfetamine
reduce
frequency
compared
placebo
(antidepressants
-0.29
-0.51
-0.06];
Hedges
g
0.57
[medium
0.28-0.86]).
There
currently
no
effective
medications
nervosa.
serious
or
complications
such
as
bradycardia
suicidality
should
hospitalized
treatment.
Globally,
affect
5%
during
their
males.
In
addition
weight
changes,
cause
abnormalities,
hormones,
density,
increased
risk
depression,
anxiety,
attempts.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 14, 2025
Food
insecurity
(FI)
has
been
linked
to
adverse
child
health
outcomes,
including
developmental,
physical,
and
psychological
disorders.
However,
little
is
known
about
the
impact
of
FI
on
Lebanese
children,
especially
considering
daily
social
economic
challenges
population
faces.
These
heighten
children's
vulnerability,
particularly
with
regard
disordered
eating,
anxiety,
depression,
which
may
act
as
mediating
factors
affecting
their
overall
quality
life.
This
study
aims
assess
effects
depression
between
life
among
children
aged
7–13
years.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
504
parents
assessed
using
Arab
Family
Security
Scale
(AFFSS),
KIDSCREEN-10,
eating
Eating
Disorder
Examination-Questionnaire
Short-Parent
version,
anxiety
Spence
Children's
Anxiety
Scale-Parent,
Short
Mood
Feelings
Questionnaire-Parent
version.
Mediation
analysis
performed
PROCESS
MACRO
v3.4
in
SPSS,
5000
bootstrapped
samples.
In
total,
30.8%
reported
severe
levels
household
FI.
The
results
mediation
showed
that
fully
mediated
association
Higher
significantly
associated
higher
eating/depression/anxiety,
whereas
eating/depression/anxiety
were
lower
not
directly
indirectly
affects
child's
through
its
depression.
Addressing
these
disorders
from
food-insecure
households
appears
be
essential
improve
implications
are
specific
Lebanon
but
provide
valuable
insights
applicable
similar
socio-economically
politically
challenged
areas.
Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Abstract
Background
Racial
and
ethnic
discrimination
are
known
stressors
associated
with
negative
psychological
physical
health
outcomes.
Previous
studies
have
found
relationships
between
racial/ethnic
binge-eating
disorder
(BED),
though
they
mainly
focused
on
adult
populations.
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
determine
associations
BED
in
a
large,
national
cohort
early
adolescents.
We
further
sought
explore
the
perpetrator
(students,
teachers,
or
other
adults)
BED.
Methods
analyzed
cross-sectional
data
from
Adolescent
Brain
Cognitive
Development
Study
(N
=
11,075,
2018–2020).
Logistic
regression
analyses
examined
self-reported
experiences
racial
behaviors
diagnosis,
adjusting
for
potential
confounders.
Racial/ethnic
measures
were
assessed
based
Perceived
Discrimination
Scale,
which
race/ethnicity
frequency
by
adults
outside
school,
students.
Binge-eating
diagnosis
Kiddie
Schedule
Affective
Disorders
Schizophrenia
(KSAD-5).
Results
In
racially
diverse
sample
adolescents
age
range
9–12
years),
4.7%
reported
1.1%
met
criteria
adjusted
models,
3
times
higher
odds
having
(OR
3.31,
CI
1.66–7.74).
Further,
students
school
significantly
increased
1.36,
1.10–1.68
OR
1.42
1.06–1.90,
respectively).,
Increased
binge
eating
only
perpetuated
1.12,
1.02–1.23).
Conclusions
Children
who
experienced
discrimination,
particularly
when
students,
diagnoses.
Clinicians
may
consider
screening
providing
anti-racist,
trauma-informed
care
evaluating
treating
patients
Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(3), P. 223 - 246
Published: May 3, 2024
This
review
of
16
prevention-related
publications
in
Eating
Disorders
during
2022
is
framed
by
three
models:
(1)
Mental
Health
Intervention
Spectrum:
health
promotion
→
types
prevention
case
identification/referral
treatment;
(2)
the
cycle:
rationale
and
theory,
shaped
critical
reviews
clarifying
risk
protective
factors
program
innovation
feasibility
studies
efficacy
effectiveness
research
dissemination;
(3)
definitions
links
between
disordered
eating
(DE)
disorders
(EDs).
Seven
articles
fell
into
category
(including
screening
studies)
relevant
reviews,
while
nine
addressed
correlates
of/risk
(RFs)
for
various
aspects
DE
EDs.
One
implication
reviewed
that
RF
toward
construction
selective
indicated
programs
an
expanding
array
diverse
at-risk
groups
needs
to
address,
from
a
nuanced,
intersectional
framework,
broad
range
beyond
negative
body
image
internalization
beauty
ideals.
Another
that,
expand
improve
current
forthcoming
programs,
shape
effective
advocacy
prevention-oriented
social
policy,
field
general
particular
need
more
scholarship
form
meta-analyses;
factor
research;
development
multi-stage
evaluation;
multi-step
activism
at
local,
state
(province,
region),
national
levels.