Discussion Board Question [Option 4]

Discussion Board Question [Option 4]

Binge eating disorder (BED) was added to the DSM-5 (2013). This was a monumental recognition for individuals who are functionally impaired by their eating behavior, as they were formerly only recognized by medical communities for obesity (not the psychological aspect of eating behavior). There are three very subjective aspects of this diagnosis, however: the presence of “marked distress, “lack of control,” and eating a larger amount than most people would eat.” How do we go about defining these two constructs and what kinds of questions need to be asked when interviewing a client for diagnostic purposes to be able to substantiate claims in these areas? How can we know that these behaviors are disorderd and not just normal-range eating behavior? Please substantiate your claims with credible sources, beyond opinion. Feel free to use the published journal article in the References folder titled, “Loss of control in binge‐eating disorder: Fear and resignation,” by Perelman et al. (2023) to further support your claims.