1. excessive eating.
   purging after eating.
2. both of the above

Binge-eating disorder involves excessive eating without any compensatory behaviors, such as purging or exercise.

1. 3 percent
   8 percent
2. 13 percent

Approximately 3 percent of Americans eat to excess enough to qualify for a diagnosis of binge-eating disorder, which typically results in weight gain and obesity.

1. another term for binge eating-disorder
   a genetic disorder characterized by overeating
2. a chronic gastrointestinal disease

Prader-Willi syndrome, which is a genetic disorder characterized by overeating, involves a chromosomal defect on chromosome 15.

1. the hypothalamus
   the pituitary gland
2. the cerebellum

Prader-Willi syndrome appears to affect the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus controls feelings of hunger and satiation.

1. hypothalamus
   endocrine system
2. lungs

Chronic overeating can damage your endocrine system. Your endocrine system is involved in controlling your hormones and metabolism.

1. feeding problems in infancy and physical abnormalities
   learning disabilities and behavioral problems
2. both of the above

Children with Prader-Willi syndrome overeat and are generally obese. Other symptoms related to Prader-Willi syndrome include: feeding problems in early infancy, physical abnormalities, learning disabilities, behavioral problems and muscle weakness.

1. diarrhea and constipation
   bloating, excessive gas abdominal pain
2. both of the above

Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as spastic or nervous colon, involves reoccurring episodes of diarrhea and constipation. Other symptoms typically include bloating, excessive gas and abdominal pain.

1. infection
   antibiotic use
2. either of the above

Irritable bowel syndrome can be the result of having a serious infection. Irritable bowel syndrome can also result from taking antibiotics. Yet, in some cases, the true cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown.

1. processed foods
   fatty foods
2. salty foods

Diet, in general, aggravates irritable bowel syndrome. In particular, processed foods, sugar, caffeine and artificial sweetener are big culprits.

1. grain products
   milk products
2. both of the above

Poor digestion predisposes your digestive system to bloating and irritable bowel syndrome. In particular, poor digestion of gluten (grain products) and lactose (milk products) can lead to irritable bowel syndrome.

1. within days
   within weeks
2. within two months

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, try eliminating suspected food culprits, such as gluten or diary, from your diet. Symptoms should dissipate within a week or two.

1. high fructose corn syrup
   partially hydrogenated oils
2. both of the above

High fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils cannot be digested well. Try to avoid these products if you have irritable bowel syndrome.

1. probiotics
   digestive enzymes
2. both of the above

Probiotics can help keep your bowel walls healthy and digestive enzymes can greatly help with efficient digestion of food. Consider taking both of these supplements to help alleviate the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome.

1. stress
   anxiety
2. both of the above

Your mental health is essential for your physical health. In fact, irritable bowel syndrome can be aggravated by high stress and anxiety levels.

1. loose and constant diarrhea
   leaky membranes of the intestinal wall
2. a malfunctioning colon

The mucous membranes of the intestinal wall, when healthy, help you absorb food nutrients into the bloodstream and help protect you from food participles that should not be digested. Leaky gut syndrome occurs when these mucous membranes become permeable.

1. liver
   immune system
2. both of the above

The liver in someone with leaky gut syndrome becomes overloaded with dealing with foreign food substances. The immune system is also working overtime trying to kill off these foreign substances.

1. an allergic response
   a diabetic response
2. both of the above

The immune system identifies and attacks foreign food substances similar to how it reacts to allergens.

1. antihistamines
   antibiotics
2. ibuprofen

Antibiotics kills the good bacteria in your digestive system, which can lead to intestinal membrane inflammation and leaky gut syndrome.

1. caffeine
   alcohol
2. orange juice

Alcohol can lead to inflammation of the intestinal wall, which can further aggravate leaky gut syndrome. Therefore, it's important to avoid alcohol consumption.

1. bananas, onions, artichoke and garlic
   apples, yoghourt and avocado
2. peaches, beans and rice

If you have leaky gut syndrome, eat food that is high in insulin, such as bananas, onions, artichoke and garlic. Consumption of these foods can help with the growth of good bacteria, also known as bifidobacteria, in the intestines.