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1-2%

of teenagers are affected by binge eating disorder 

1-5

teens report experiencing binge eating episodes at some point

50-60%

of affected teens also struggle with anxiety or depression.

30%

of teens with binge eating disorder report struggling with low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction.

Signs & Symptoms 

Common signs and symptoms of binge eating disorder include eating unusually large amounts of food in a short period of time, feeling unable to control eating, eating very quickly, and continuing to eat even when not physically hungry. Teens may also eat alone out of embarrassment, hide or stash food, and feel guilty, ashamed, or distressed after binge eating. Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating episodes are not regularly followed by purging behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise.

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