**7.2 Binge eating**

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a type of disordered eating in which the individual consumes a relatively large amount of food in a short span of time, compared with other people of the same age, gender, and weight. BED affects 1–3% of the general population. People with BED are 3–6 times more likely to be overweight or obese than persons without eating disorders [179]. Around 30% persons with BED report a history of childhood obesity [180].

### **7.3 Depression**

Meta-analysis conducted by Luppino et al. [181] shows a reciprocal link between depression and obesity. Obesity increases the risk of depression, and depression is predictive of developing obesity. Both obesity and depression are common and both are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases [182]. Depression is also an important cause of premature mortality, primarily due to suicide.
