What You Need to Know About Binge-Eating Disorder, Youth
Binge-eating disorder is a type of eating disorder. It is sometimes called compulsive overeating. Young people with binge-eating disorder eat large amounts of food at one time in a way that is out of control. Afterward, binge-eaters often feel guilty or ashamed of how much food they ate. Binge-eaters do not make themselves vomit (purge), restrict food, or exercise too much. People with binge-eating disorder are more likely than others to be overweight or obese.
Without treatment, binge-eating disorder can interfere with other areas of your life and cause serious health problems when you get older.
WHO IS AT RISK FOR BINGE-EATING DISORDER?
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• Your health care provider.
• A trusted teacher or another adult at school, such as a guidance counselor.
• A mental health professional. Ask about support groups in your area, or find one through the National Eating Disorders Association at the following website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support
You can also ask your friends for support.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Learn more about binge-eating disorder from:
• National Eating Disorder Association: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/binge-eating-disorder
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/binge-eating-disorder/Pages/overview.aspx
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/binge-eating-disorder.html
• American Academy of Pediatrics: www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Binge-Eating-Disorder-Compulsive-Overeating.aspx
WHEN SHOULD I SEEK MEDICAL CARE?
Seek medical care if:
• You feel like you cannot control your eating behaviors.
• You feel depressed or you think about hurting
Binge-eating disorder is a type of eating disorder. It is sometimes called compulsive overeating. Young people with binge-eating disorder eat large amounts of food at one time in a way that is out of control. Afterward, binge-eaters often feel guilty or ashamed of how much food they ate. Binge-eaters do not make themselves vomit (purge), restrict food, or exercise too much. People with binge-eating disorder are more likely than others to be overweight or obese.
Without treatment, binge-eating disorder can interfere with other areas of your life and cause serious health problems when you get older.
WHO IS AT RISK FOR BINGE-EATING DISORDER?
You may be more likely to develop this disorder …show more content…
• Your health care provider.
• A trusted teacher or another adult at school, such as a guidance counselor.
• A mental health professional. Ask about support groups in your area, or find one through the National Eating Disorders Association at the following website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support
You can also ask your friends for support.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Learn more about binge-eating disorder from:
• National Eating Disorder Association: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/binge-eating-disorder
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/binge-eating-disorder/Pages/overview.aspx
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/binge-eating-disorder.html
• American Academy of Pediatrics: www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Binge-Eating-Disorder-Compulsive-Overeating.aspx
WHEN SHOULD I SEEK MEDICAL CARE?
Seek medical care if:
• You feel like you cannot control your eating behaviors.
• You feel depressed or you think about hurting