Denis tends to eat excessive amounts of food within a short period of time several times a day. As a result of overeating, Denis is 15 kilograms overweight. Which eating disorder is Denis most likely to be diagnosed with?

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Denis is exhibiting symptoms of binge eating disorder which is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, feeling a lack of control over eating, and significant distress. It is not classified as bulimia because there is no associated purging behavior. It is also not classified as anorexia because Denis is not underweight.

Denis Tends to Eat Excessive Amounts of Food Within a Short