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Background: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has provided insight on how
neural abnormalities are related to the symptomatology of the eating disorders (EDs) …

Eating disorders are characterized by a combination of disturbances in body image and
maladaptive eating behaviors. The neural mechanisms remain unclear, and perhaps less …

Eating disorders (ED) are severe mental disorders that may result in significant functional
impairment and disability. Neuropsychological studies have consistently found impaired …

Bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are psychiatric conditions marked by
emotional disorders managed through the ingestion of great amount of food, with …

Background Bulimia nervosa (BN) is associated with functional abnormalities in frontostriatal
and frontolimbic circuits. Although structural alterations in the frontal portions of these circuits …

Background Although the primary aetiology of Eating Disorders (ED) remains unknown,
research suggests a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and …

Alterations in the impulse-control balance, and in its neural bases, have been reported in
obesity and eating disorders (EDs). Neuroimaging studies suggest a role of fronto-parietal …

Individuals often consume tasty, calorically dense foods in response to negative emotions, a
phenomenon exemplified by notions of “stress eating” and “comfort food.” While this link …

Disgust sensitivity refers to how unpleasant a disgusting experience is to an individual and
is involved in the development of many psychiatric conditions. Given its link with food …