Question

which of the following is true about binge eating disorder? it involves overeating without purging. people with this disorder always appear underweight. it only affects adults. it is unrelated to mental health.

Explanation:

• For the option "It involves overeating without purging": Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating (overeating) without the compensatory behaviors like purging (which is seen in bulimia nervosa).
• For "People with this disorder always appear underweight": Individuals with binge eating disorder often struggle with weight gain and are more likely to be overweight or obese, so this is false.
• For "It only affects adults": Binge eating disorder can affect adolescents as well, not just adults, so this is false.
• For "It is unrelated to mental health": Eating disorders, including binge eating disorder, are closely related to mental health, often co - occurring with conditions like depression, anxiety, etc., so this is false.

Answer:

It involves overeating without purging.