Flashcards: Health psychology

According to the American Psychological Association, a binge eating disorder occurs when a person experiences frequent outbursts of out of control eating. Unlike other disorders, such as bulimia, binge eaters do not purge their bodies of excess calories, which can result in high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and issues associated with obesity. Which of the following best describes the prevalence of binge eating disorders in males versus females?

Females are affected more than males

Binge eating disorder affects males exclusively 

Binge eating disorder affects females exclusively 

Males are affected about the same as females 

Males are affected more than females

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