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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"loss of control eating"”.
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A laboratory-based study of mood and eating behavior in overweight children
Loss of control over eating refers to the sense that one cannot control what or how much one is eating. Loss of control eating is prevalent among overweight children and is associated with psychosocial impairment. Self-report data suggest that pediatric loss of control eating may be related to the …
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Patterns of Overeating that Characterize Addictive Tendencies towards Palatable Foods
Previous work focusing on the notion of food addiction has shown that in abundant amounts, highly-caloric- and hyper-palatable-foods can lead to addictive tendencies akin to drugs of abuse such as alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, opioids, and methamphetamine. However, such research is still in its …
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The Nosological Status of Loss of Control over Eating in Children
A significant subset of overweight children report loss of control: LOC) over eating: i.e., feeling unable to stop eating), a correlate of poorer psychosocial functioning and obesity. Another obesogenic appetitive trait, high food reinforcement, is characterized by a strong drive to obtain …
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Investigating the Role of Denial in Interpersonal Formulations of Binge Eating Among Black and White College Women: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
<p>Binge eating is a prominent concern with 2.8 million Americans meeting criteria for binge eating disorder and an additional 10-15% reporting loss of control and overeating behaviors that fail to meet diagnostic criteria. Despite the risk associated with binge eating in emerging adulthood, …