What is meant by the term "binge"?
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Abstract
Systematic examination of the use of the word "binge" by 243 young women revealed discrepancies between the lay and technical uses of the term; the young women placed great emphasis on loss of control and less on the quantity eaten. These discrepancies indicate that the term "binge" should be clearly defined in clinical practice.
Medical subject headings
- Eating
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
- Terminology as Topic