A severe eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of food quickly and uncontrollably, without the regular use of compensatory measures to counter the binge eating.
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Emotional Eating: The practice of consuming large quantities of food -- usually 'comfort' or junk foods -- in response to feelings instead of hunger.
Food Addiction: A behavioral addiction that is characterized by the compulsive consumption of high-fat and high-sugar foods which leads to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease etc.