Which describes why people typically fall into binge-eating habits?

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to compensate for a lack of food during childhood
to compensate for a lack of food during childhood

to avoid dealing with difficult emotions
to avoid dealing with difficult emotions

because they are always hungry
because they are always hungry

because they believe they are too thin

Answer 1

The most accurate description of why people typically fall into binge-eating habits is:

to avoid dealing with difficult emotions

Binge eating is often linked to emotional distress and is used as a coping mechanism for dealing with negative feelings.