Binge eating disorder in childhood. A few studies have suggested that there could be a genetic component to binge eating disorder, though other studies have shown more ambiguous results. Studies have shown that binge eating tends to run in families and a twin study by Bulik, Sullivan, and Kendler has shown a, "moderate heritability for binge eating" at 41 percent. More research must be done before any firm conclusions can be drawn regarding the heritability of binge eating disorder. Studies have also shown that eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia reduce coping abilities, which makes it more likely for those suffering to
Eating Disorder Inventory to the Eating disorder inventory was in 1991. The 1991 version, Eating disorder inventory-two (EDI-2) is used for both males and females over age 12. The EDI-2 retains the original format of the EDI with the inclusion of 27 new items divided into three additional subscales:<br> 1. Asceticism: Reflects the avoidance of sexual relationships<br> 2. Impulse Regulation: Shows the ability to regulate impulsive behavior, especially the binge behaviour<br> 3. Social Insecurity: Estimates social fears and insecurity The latest revision to the Eating disorder inventory; Eating disorder inventory-three (EDI-3) was released in 2004. It contains the original items of the first