Question

Objective binge eating is characterized by: Select all that apply.

a) Eating an unusually large amount of food in a discrete period of time.
b) A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode.
c) Consuming only healthy foods during the episode.
d) Eating in response to hunger and stopping when satisfied.

Answer 1

Objective binge eating is characterized by eating an unusually large amount of food in a discrete period of time and a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode.

Step-by-step explanation:

Objective binge eating is characterized by:

1. Eating an unusually large amount of food in a discrete period of time.
2. A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode.
3. Consuming only healthy foods during the episode.
4. Eating in response to hunger and stopping when satisfied.

Objective binge eating is a symptom of binge eating disorder. It involves eating a large amount of food in a short period of time and feeling a loss of control over the eating. It is not limited to consuming healthy foods and can happen even when not hungry.