Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity

Co-occurring Obesity and Eating Disorders: Challenges, Mechanisms, and Intervention Strategies

Obesity and eating disorders often occur together, creating complex clinical profiles that challenge conventional treatment approaches. While obesity is most frequently associated with binge-eating disorder, it may also coexist - albeit less commonly - with bulimia nervosa, night eating syndrome, and atypical anorexia nervosa. In some cases, obesity develops before the eating disorder, functioning as a potential risk factor; in others, it emerges as a consequence of eating disorders. A striking aspect of this comorbidity is the marked gender disparity, with women disproportionately affected compared to men. This Collection explores the intersection of obesity and eating disorders within the context of metabolic health, psychological well-being, and clinical care.