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Characterizing impulsivity and resting-state functional connectivity in normal-weight binge eaters.

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Abstract
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Binge eating is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating, within discrete periods of time. Although it is usually described in obese individuals or as a symptom of Binge Eating Disorder (BED), this behavior can also occur in the normal-weight (NW) population. An interesting premise suggests that impulsivity might contribute to the onset of binge eating and the progression toward weight gain. Drawing upon this evidence, here we explored impulsivity in NW individuals reporting binge-eating episodes through a functional connectivity approach. We hypothesized that, even in the absence of an eating disorder, NW binge eaters would be characterized by connectivity pattern changes in corticostriatal regions implicated in impulsivity, similarly to the results described in BED individuals.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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The International journal of eating disorders
Volume
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53
Issue
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3
Number of Pages
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478-488
ISSN Number
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0276-3478
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23212
DOI
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10.1002/eat.23212
Short Title
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Int J Eat Disord
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