“…In fact, a longitudinal study reported individuals who reported binge eating were at greater risk for newly diagnosed metabolic syndrome symptoms, compared with non-binge eaters (Hudson et al, 2010). Consequently, individuals with BED and excess weight have been underscored as a significant subgroup with increased risk for developing metabolic syndrome (Abraham, Massaro, Hoffmann, Yanovski, & Fox, 2014; Barnes et al, 2011; Blomquist et al, 2012; Hudson, Hiripi, Pope, & Kessler, 2007; Mitchell, 2015; Sheehan & Herman, 2015; Udo, McKee, White, Masheb, Barnes, & Grilo, 2014a; Udo, McKee, White, Masheb, Barnes, & Grilo, 2014b). It is critical, therefore, to examine these individuals, with excess weight, metabolic syndrome, and binge eating disorder, as they may be at extreme risk for harmful health-related consequences.…”