How does the DSM-IV-TR define binge eating?

A) "Eating a great deal of food in a short period of time and then returning to normal intake."
B) "Eating in a discrete period of time (usually less than 2 hours) an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat under similar circumstances."
C) "Eating an overabundance of a specific type of food (sweets, fruits, vegetables) in a short period of time."
D) "Periodically overindulging in a specific type of food (usually sweets or fast food) in a short period of time and then returning to normal dietary intake."


B

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