binge eating
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of binge eating
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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A previous pilot trial led by Halpern showed that delivering high-frequency electrical stimulation to the NAc exactly when these craving signals emerged could stop binge eating behavior.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 8, 2025
They are concerned that encouraging abstinence from particular foods could trigger binge eating and extreme dieting to compensate.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
She first opened up about her restrictive diet and binge eating in her 2001 autobiography, “Learning to Fly.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2025
Wilson said binge eating, something she has struggled with in the past, could also be traced back to her childhood - and her relationship with her father.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2024
Food restriction, whether voluntary or involuntary, can cause a range of mental, emotional and behavioral changes, including preoccupation with food, heightened emotional reactivity and a tendency toward binge eating once restrictions end.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
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