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Inability to vomit has been cited as characteristic of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Although post-prandial vomiting after gastric by-pass surgery has been reported, neither vomiting under "typical" circumstances or rumination have been described. Prompted by the discovery of several cases of
Bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge-eating disorder (BED) are separate entities with the common denominator of binge eating. In this chapter, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV) criteria for BN are reviewed, including both recurrent episodes of binge eating and
BACKGROUND
With the rise of the obesity epidemic in the United States over the last several decades and the medical complications seen with it, weight loss and dieting have become a national public health concern.
CONCLUSIONS
Because of their increased use and availability through internet sales,