From time to time, most of us overeat. Maybe we take another helping at a meal. Maybe we finish a whole pint of ice cream in one sitting. But at what point do these instances of overeating become a concern for a more serious, underlying problem: binge eating disorder (BED)?
BED is the most common eating disorder in the US, says the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). And it s very different from just the occasional food binge. Here s why clinicians say it s something that may require treatment.
What exactly is BED?
BED in an eating disorder. Not only is BED the most common eating disorder in the country, but it s also the newest one to be officially recognized by the