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| '''Overeating''' can refer either to eating too much at one time, or to eating too much on average.Overeating in the sense of eating too much at one time can cause discomfort. Overeating over the long term is a behavior that, while generally not a medical problem, is in some cases a symptom of ] or ]. In more general terms it refers to the persistent consumption of excess ] in relation to the energy that the person expends, leading to weight gain and often to ]. This may be a brief or short term process (many people overindulge generally during festivities or while on holiday) or a longer term process. | |||
| '''Overeating''' generally refers to the long-term consumption of excess ] in relation to the ] that an ] expends (or expels via ]), leading to weight gain and often ]. | |||
| This term may also be used to refer to specific episodes of over-consumption. For example, many people overeat during festivities or while on ]. | |||
| Overeating can sometimes be a symptom of ] or ]. | |||
| ==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
| ], individual, and group therapy are often beneficial in helping people keep track of their eating habits and changing the way they cope with difficult situations. | ], individual therapy, and group therapy are often beneficial in helping people keep track of their eating habits and changing the way they cope with difficult situations. | ||
| One organization that helps overeaters is ], which operates a ]. | One organization that helps overeaters is ], which operates a ]. | ||
| Overeating has been linked to the use of ] |
Overeating has been linked to the use of ] known as ]s, such as ] . | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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Overeating generally refers to the long-term consumption of excess food in relation to the energy that an organism expends (or expels via excretion), leading to weight gain and often obesity.
This term may also be used to refer to specific episodes of over-consumption. For example, many people overeat during festivities or while on holiday.
Overeating can sometimes be a symptom of binge eating disorder or bulimia.
Treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy, individual therapy, and group therapy are often beneficial in helping people keep track of their eating habits and changing the way they cope with difficult situations.
One organization that helps overeaters is Overeaters Anonymous, which operates a 12-step program.
Overeating has been linked to the use of medications known as dopamine agonists, such as pramipexole .