A preliminary study of momentary, naturalistic indicators of binge-eating episodes in adults with obesity.

Andrea B GoldschmidtRoss D CrosbyLi CaoStephen A WonderlichJames E MitchellScott G EngelCarol B Peterson

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2017)

Results support the validity of most binge-eating indicators, although the utility of the rapid eating criterion is questionable. Future research should examine whether modifying these indicators in binge-eating interventions would reduce the occurrence of loss of control and/or overeating.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
risk assessment
weight gain
skeletal muscle