Abstract
Aims. To further investigate the differentiation between non-purging bulimia nervosa (BN-NP) and binge eating disorder (BED), particularly as concerns weight-shape overconcern affecting self-esteem, a core belief to both anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Methods. Twenty-five female subjects with BN-NP and 25 female subjects with BED, consecutively referred to the Eating Disorder Unit of the DPPhNB, were administered the BEDCI, the EDI-2 and the BUT. Results. BED patients had a higher BMI (35.5 vs. 23.8 kg/m2, p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8-12 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Eating and Weight Disorders |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2005 |
Keywords
- Binge-eating
- Bulimia
- Self-esteem
- Weight-shape concerns
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health