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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Theim KR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1820891 | biostudies-other | 2007 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Theim Kelly R KR Tanofsky-Kraff Marian M Salaita Christine G CG Haynos Ann F AF Mirch Margaret C MC Ranzenhofer Lisa M LM Yanovski Susan Z SZ Wilfley Denise E DE Yanovski Jack A JA
Eating behaviors 20061127 2
Binge and loss of control (LOC) eating appear to be common among youth; however, little is known about the foods consumed during such eating episodes. Two-hundred forty-nine children, age 6-18 years, were interviewed to determine if they engaged in eating episodes with LOC over the past month. In the absence of reported LOC eating, overeating episodes or normal meals without LOC were recorded. Participants were asked to describe the type and quantity of foods eaten during an episode. Eighty-one ...[more]