Table 3.

Common Factors Among Disordered Eating Cluster (n =15)

Loss of control eating (OBEs or SBEs) associated with some or all of the following:
1.	Eating following negative emotions and/or a triggering event
2.	Eating despite a lack of hunger
3.	Eating occurs during or is initiated by a snack
4.	Eating alone, in some cases while watching television
5.	Feelings of secrecy with regard to episode
6.	A sense of “numbing” while eating and being unsure of how much food is being ingested
7.	Negative emotions following eating, specifically shame and guilt

Note. OBE = objective binge episode; SBE = subjective binge episode.