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The eating behavior of 96 obese women was investigated, revealing frequent self-reported episodes of overeating and impulsive eating.

Practitioners should be aware that overeating and impulsive eating are common behaviors in obese women.

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Self-reported episodes of overeating and impulsive eating occurred frequently.
David G. Schlundt et al. · PubMed · 1990

Why this rating

The study involved a microanalysis of behavioral diaries from a specific population.

Source

Obesity: a biogenetic or biobehavioral problem.

David G. Schlundt et al. · PubMed · 1990

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