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Compulsive Eating

Compulsive eating, also known as binge eating or emotional eating, refers to a pattern of consuming large quantities of food in a short period,…

Consummatory phase

The consummatory phase, also known as consummatory behavior, refers to the final response in a natural chain of behaviors directed toward achieving a goal…

Corpus Callosum

The commissure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.

Cortisol

Cortisol, often referred to as the “stress hormone”, is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands located on top of each kidney. It…

Craving

Craving refers to a powerful, often intense desire for a specific food or type of food, driven by a compelling urge to consume it.…

Compensatory behaviors

Compensatory behaviors refer to the drastic measures (e.g., excessive exercise, self-induced vomiting, or restricting food intake) taken by people with eating disorders in an…

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