Anatomy of a binge: Food environment and characteristics of nonpurge binge episodes

Identifying specific cues and contexts related to bingeing behavior for the development of effective virtual environments

“…Specific situations have also been studied, the most common being when preparing food, starting to eat, at a party, or during free time (Abraham & Beumont, 1982;Schlundt et al, 1985). The increased frequency of binges during free time is consistent with the findings of the study by Allison and Timmerman (2007), who found that participants reported more binges on the weekends. It is generally agreed that social occasions and leisure activities at weekends may expose individuals to more food stimuli.…”

“…Several studies have examined the characteristics of binge eating behavior and the scenarios and conditions associated with it (Abraham & Beumont, 1982;Allison & Timmerman, 2007;Johnson, Schlundt, Barclay, Carr-Nangle, & Engler, 1996;Schlundt, Johnson, & Jarrell, 1985;Steiger et al, 2005). One of the aims in this regard has been to identify specific triggers or cues for food craving so as to improve therapeutic interventions and the assessment of obesity and EDs.…”

“…The PBEBI is a self-administered questionnaire in Spanish and Italian developed on the basis of the literature (Allison & Timmerman, 2007;Johnson et al, 1996;White & Grilo, 2005) in order to assess the level of binge craving across eight different areas related to binge eating: meal, presence of others, situations, time of day, day of the week, mood, hunger, and types of food. For each area assessed we included different items that required participants to imagine the specific situation and to indicate their desire to binge on a Likert scale ranging from 0 (no desire) to 4 (very high desire).…”

The Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Fast Food and Soda Consumption and Unhealthy Weight Loss Behaviors Among Young Women

“…16 Another study found that half of all bingeing episodes among women occur at restaurants, where peer pressure and the exposure to large amounts of food may reduce self-control. 17 Women in this study may have eaten more fast food to reduce trauma-induced PTSD symptoms, and Ate at least one meal from a fast food place 0 days, 1 day, 2-3 days, 4-6 days, or every day this week; estimates the odds of increased consumption. exposure to a restaurant environment may encourage bingeing.…”

Preliminary validation of the Yale Food Addiction Scale

“…Instructions for completing the measure made reference specifically to high fat and high sugar foods. These food types are highly preferred by individuals with eating problems and are most often reported in food binges (Allison & Timmerman, 2007;Drewnoswki, 1995;Drewnowski, Kurth, Holden-Wiltse, & Saari, 1992;Kales, 1990).…”