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. 2008 Dec;9(4):438-46.
doi: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2008.07.008. Epub 2008 Aug 15.

The onset and course of binge eating in 8- to 13-year-old healthy weight, overweight and obese children

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The onset and course of binge eating in 8- to 13-year-old healthy weight, overweight and obese children

Karina L Allen et al. Eat Behav. 2008 Dec.

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to (1) determine the prevalence of binge eating and overeating in 8- to 13-year-old children; (2) identify factors that cross-sectionally predict binge eating and overeating; and (3) identify factors that prospectively predict onset of binge eating and overeating.

Methods: Participants were 259 boys and girls who were assessed at baseline and one-year follow-up, using a range of semi-structured interviews that included the Child Eating Disorder Examination.

Results: At baseline, 9% of children reported binge eating and 6% reported overeating. Obese children were most at risk for these behaviours. Dietary restraint and the tendency to use food to regulate emotions were significant in predicting binge eating onset prospectively, and eating concern was significant in predicting binge eating cross-sectionally.

Conclusion: Results provide support for current cognitive-behavioural models of binge eating, and have implications for guiding binge eating prevention and intervention efforts with children.

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