How does DSM-5 handle obesity and binge-eating disorder?
Answer:
Binge-eating disorder, a new diagnosis that has been added to DSM-5, is defined by episodes of binge eating without compensatory behavior. Binge eating is associated with a number of psychological and physical difficulties, including obesity. Obesity, which is typically defined as having a BMI greater than 30, was also considered for inclusion into DSM-5. Ultimately, obesity was not included. Calling obesity a "mental disorder" is controversial, especially given the high prevalence of overweight individuals in the United States.
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