Choose the two classic characteristics of binge eating disorder.

Question

Multiple select question.

involves periods of starvation

does not include purging behavior

consume a large amount of food over a brief period

includes heavy exercise, often several times per day

Answer 1

The two classic characteristics of binge eating disorder are:

• does not include purging behavior
• consume a large amount of food over a brief period

Binge eating disorder is characterized by episodes of eating large quantities of food without compensatory behaviors like purging, fasting, or excessive exercise.