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Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by compulsive consumption of food within a short time period accompanied by loss of control over eating. Recent literature provides the basis for consideration of BED as an addiction-like disorder. In this study, we aimed to determine the effects of Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 (TAAR1) agonism on maladaptive forms of feeding behaviors. TAAR1 is an intracellular receptor preferentially expressed in monoaminergic cells, and involved in reward and motivation. For this purpose, we trained male rats to self-administer either a sugary, highly palatable diet (Palatable rats) or a chow diet (Chow rats) for 1 hour/day under a Fixed Ratio 1 (FR1) schedule of reinforcement. Following escalation and stabilization of binge-like eating of palatable food, we tested the effects of the TAAR1 agonist RO5256390 on i) binge-like eating and eating rate in the FR1 schedule, ii) compulsive eating in a light/dark conflict test, iii) food reward using a conditioned place preference test, and lastly iv) food seeking behavior using a second-order schedule of reinforcement. Results showed that RO5256390 blocked binge-like eating, compulsive eating, food reward, and food seeking behavior selectively in Palatable rats without affecting Chow controls’ performance. Results provide evidence that TAAR1 may be a potential pharmacological target for Binge Eating Disorder. / 2018-06-16T00:00:00Z

Doctor of Philosophy / Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health / Tandalayo Kidd / Objective: The purpose of this study is to promote healthy dietary and physical activity (PA) behaviors in adolescents using a six-module nutrition education resource—Wise Eating (WE)—which was designed specifically for the adolescent population based on the concept and principles of Intuitive Eating (IE).  Study Design: Repeated measures study with pre-assessment and post-assessment. Outcome Measures and Analysis: This study assessed participating adolescents’ breakfast intake, fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption, and PA behaviors; perceptions of IE factors; and perceptions of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) variables. Independent samples t-tests and one-way ANOVAs were used to determine differences in demographic variables and differences between the control and the intervention group. Paired t-tests were performed to compare the behavioral and perception changes from the pre-assessment to the post-assessment. Multiple linear regressions were performed to examine the relationship between TPB variables and FV consumption and PA participation intent and behaviors. Results: The total number of participants at the pre- and the post-assessment was 154 and 148, respectively. Participant’s gender and grade level were evenly distributed. Hispanic was identified as the predominant ethnic population at both the pre- and the post-assessment. At post-assessment, participants in the intervention group significantly increased their breakfast intake frequency, FV consumption frequency, and PA participation frequency (P < .05). Sixth graders had significantly higher breakfast intake frequency, FV consumption frequency, and PA participation frequency when compared with 7th and 8th graders (P < .05). The TPB variables significantly predicted FV consumption and PA intent and behaviors at both the pre- and the post-assessment, and the perceived behavioral control served as the most consistent predictor. For the intervention group, the IE total and Factor 1—Unconditional Permission to Eat scores were significantly increased at the post-assessment when compared with the control group (P .001). Conclusions: These findings tested the effectiveness of WE education modules and further emphasized the need for more interventions on IE to improve dietary and PA behaviors change in the adolescent population.

M. Tech. / Binge eating is defined as eating an inordinate amount of food in a discrete period of time, during which the eater experiences a subjective loss of control (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). The event is often followed by emotional distress, including feelings of disgust, shame, fear, guilt or discomfort (Herrin, 2003). Binge eating is found in all eating disturbances, and is especially associated with binge eating disorder, which affects all races and both genders almost equally (Fairburn & Brownell, 2002). Current treatment protocols include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and traditional weight loss programmes (Birmingham & Treasure, 2010; Mitchell & Peterson, 2005; Wadden & Stunkard, 2002). The role of homoeopathy in the treatment of binge eating remains poorly explored. This research study was designed to examine the efficacy of homoeopathic similimum treatment on binge eating in males, following ten case studies. The research was carried out at the University of Johannesburg Homoeopathy Health Centre, from 8 July 2010 to 24 November 2010. Ten male participants, all between the ages of 23 and 42, took part in this research. Each participant was screened telephonically before their first consultation. Inclusion criteria included eating a large volume of food within a short space of time, and feeling a loss of control over eating habits. Exclusion criteria included a prior diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, bulemia nervosa or any morbidity associated with obesity, including diabetes mellitus and heart disease. Each participant attended a total of four consultations over a 12 week period. Follow-up consultations took place every three weeks. During each interview, the participants' severity and frequency of binge eating was assessed through their history, a self-assessment calender for recording binging incidence between consultations and by completing a psychometric evaluation. On the second and third consultation, each participant was issued with an individuated similimum prescription based on the totality of their case history, to be taken as directed. v. All data was collected and analyzed, with the following results: – All participants reported a variable decrease in their binging frequency and severity. – Most participants experienced a concurrent improvement in other aspects of their health, such as their sleeping habits, libido, blood pressure, level of confidence or an overall sense of well-being. – Statistical analysis of the participants' measured results confirms a significant improvement in both binging frequency and severity after similimum treatment. The researcher concluded that this study shows the possible benefits of homoeopathic similimum treatment in binge eating in males, by decreasing both binging frequency and severity.