What is it???
Why is it problematic???
Impact on the body and brain
Short-term and long-term effects
Warning signs
100

Eating a very large amount of food in a short time.

What is binge eating???

100

Feeling bad after eating too much.

What is guilt?

100

This part of the brain makes eating feel rewarding or enjoyable.

What is the reward system?

100

Feeling uncomfortably full after eating too much.

What is bloating??

100

Eating very quickly and feeling like you cannot slow down.

What is fast or rushed eating?

200

This happens when a person feels they cannot stop eating.

What is loss of control???

200

Eating even when you are not hungry and can’t stop.

What is loss of control???

200

A brain chemical released when eating tasty food.

What is dopamine?

200

Feeling regret right after a binge.

What is shame?

200

Sudden changes in body weight.

What is a physical sign?

300

A disorder where someone binge eats often and feels distress but does not purge.

What is binge eating disorder??

300

Using food to deal with stress or sadness.

What is emotional coping through food?

300

A body result of frequent binge eating that can strain organs.

What is weight gain?

300

A long-term disease caused by high blood sugar levels.

What is type 2 diabetes?

300

Staying away from friends because of eating habits.

What is social signs??

400

This is why binge eating is NOT a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen.

What is a non substance addiction?

400

When eating habits start affecting school, friends, or family life.

What is reduced daily functioning?

400

This happens when the brain starts to feel less satisfied with normal amounts of food.

What is reduced pleasure from normal eating?

400

A long-term condition where the heart has to work harder.

What is heart disease?

400

Feeling very upset, stressed, or guilty after eating episodes.

What is an emotional sign?

500

This term describes when a behaviour keeps repeating even when it causes harm.

what is addictive behaviour??

500

Constant thinking about food even when not eating.

What is food preoccupation(Obsession)??

500

This is why cravings and urges to binge can get stronger over time.

What are changes in the brain’s reward system?

500

Long-term effects on both mental health and physical health.

What are chronic health problems?

500

Hiding food or eating in hidden places to avoid others seeing.

What is secretive eating behaviour?

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