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A comparison of two approaches to the assessment of binge eating in obesity

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Application of two popular approaches to assessment of binge eating in a group of 128 obese women indicated discordancy between the approaches. The Binge Eating Scale (BES) and the Questionnaire on Eating and Weight Patterns (QEWP) classified 15 and 16 women respectively as severe bingers, but only eight of those women were classified as severe bingers by both systems. The findings on lack of consistency between the BES and the QEWP support those of earlier research, but were not surprising due to the different bases for classification in the two systems.

Diagnosis, Eating disorders, Compulsive eating, Binge eating disorder

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Effects of weight cycling on the resting energy expenditure and body composition of obese women

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Many obese individuals, particularly women, are cautious about controlling their weight because of several studies suggesting that cycles of weight loss and regain cause some health problems. To validate such studies, an analysis of the resting energy expenditure (REE) of several obese women before and after weight loss was conducted. The results showed that significant decreases in REE, body fat and fat-free mass occurred. However, these changes returned to normal once the individuals regained their lost weight.

Women, Weight loss, Women's health

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Are obese adolescent boys ignoring an important health risk?

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Four groups of adolescents, obese boys, obese girls, normal-weight boys and normal-weight girls, were interviewed and measured to study weight reduction activities of adolescents and their satisfaction to body appearance. Results show that obese boys were generally satisfied with their weight and shape as opposed to their female counterparts. This indicates the need to educate young boys on the importance of reducing excess weight.

Teenagers, Youth

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