Binge Eating Scale

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Binge Eating Scale

The Binge Eating Scale (BES) is a psychological measure designed to assess the presence and severity of binge eating disorder (BED). It is a self-report questionnaire that is widely used in both clinical and research settings.

Pronunciation

Binge Eating Scale: /bɪndʒ iːtɪŋ skeɪl/

Etymology

The term "binge eating" originates from the English word "binge" which means to indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess. The term "scale" in this context refers to a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something.

Description

The Binge Eating Scale consists of 16 items that evaluate the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of binge eating. Each item is scored on a scale of 0 to 3, with higher scores indicating more severe binge eating behaviors. The total score ranges from 0 to 46.

Related Terms

  • Binge Eating Disorder: A serious eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of consuming very large amounts of food but without behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.
  • Eating Disorder: Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.
  • Body Mass Index: A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

See Also

References

  • Gormally, J., Black, S., Daston, S., & Rardin, D. (1982). The assessment of binge eating severity among obese persons. Addictive behaviors, 7(1), 47-55.

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