College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

SECRETIVE EATING

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

SECRETIVE EATING IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSE

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper. (See all disease stages on JB)

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AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

'Secretive eating' is likely to aggravate the following doshas and biocharacteristics. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics, Ayurveda would generally recommend removing, substitute or lessen the frequency of 'Secretive eating'.

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
KAPHA
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Biocharacteristics of 8,337 People Reporting Secretive eating

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Secretive eating were less aggravated than 55% of other symptoms. From the 8,337 people who reported Secretive eating average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy
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94.0% avg client level
38.7% (3,230) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Causes Kapha
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92.8% avg client level
43.7% (3,641) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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92.4% avg client level
36.5% (3,042) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Oily
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91.3% avg client level
36.0% (3,003) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Salty
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86.0% avg client level
33.5% (2,796) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Gooey
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75.8% avg client level
25.1% (2,092) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Sour
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57.9% avg client level
26.5% (2,206) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Hot
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37.1% avg client level
23.3% (1,942) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Pungent
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35.6% avg client level
16.4% (1,364) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Toxic
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34.1% avg client level
30.3% (2,522) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Pitta
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34.1% avg client level
29.4% (2,448) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Difficult
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26.8% avg client level
32.8% (2,731) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Cold
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24.5% avg client level
23.2% (1,933) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Bitter
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19.2% avg client level
17.5% (1,461) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Astringent
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17.1% avg client level
18.5% (1,539) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light
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12.9% avg client level
18.1% (1,505) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Vata
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10.2% avg client level
25.7% (2,140) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Dry
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7.6% avg client level
18.7% (1,562) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution

Risk Factors of Secretive eating

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Secretive eating. Overall, 25.19% of people surveyed reported Secretive eating.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 25.19%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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233 cases with both
9.9% of cases
60% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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6758 cases with both
26.6% of cases
10% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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2172 cases with both
11.1% of cases
60% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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4764 cases with both
28.5% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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184 cases with both
13.8% of cases
50% less often
Female (26227)
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6511 cases with both
24.8% of cases
insignificant difference
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Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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3694 cases with both
80% of cases
220% more often
Hide food (3231)
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2546 cases with both
78.8% of cases
210% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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2183 cases with both
65.9% of cases
160% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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654 cases with both
62.8% of cases
150% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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794 cases with both
61.4% of cases
140% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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982 cases with both
61.3% of cases
140% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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279 cases with both
60.5% of cases
140% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1657 cases with both
60.1% of cases
140% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2495 cases with both
59.4% of cases
140% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1674 cases with both
58.6% of cases
130% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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2857 cases with both
56.4% of cases
120% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1437 cases with both
51.1% of cases
100% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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2946 cases with both
51% of cases
100% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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2501 cases with both
51% of cases
100% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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4697 cases with both
50.6% of cases
100% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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2701 cases with both
50.3% of cases
100% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1384 cases with both
50% of cases
100% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1042 cases with both
50% of cases
100% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1540 cases with both
49.5% of cases
100% more often
Defensive (225)
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111 cases with both
49.3% of cases
100% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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1862 cases with both
49% of cases
90% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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3332 cases with both
48.7% of cases
90% more often
Bulimia, past or current (3506)
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1662 cases with both
47.4% of cases
90% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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3107 cases with both
47.3% of cases
90% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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3838 cases with both
46.4% of cases
80% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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3370 cases with both
46.3% of cases
80% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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1871 cases with both
46.2% of cases
80% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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202 cases with both
46.2% of cases
80% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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4410 cases with both
45.5% of cases
80% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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988 cases with both
45.4% of cases
80% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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1783 cases with both
44.5% of cases
80% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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4162 cases with both
44.5% of cases
80% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1193 cases with both
43.9% of cases
70% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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2580 cases with both
43.8% of cases
70% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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2565 cases with both
43.3% of cases
70% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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811 cases with both
43.1% of cases
70% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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279 cases with both
42.9% of cases
70% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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5012 cases with both
42% of cases
70% more often
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)
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1874 cases with both
41.3% of cases
60% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1604 cases with both
41.2% of cases
60% more often
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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4395 cases with both
40.8% of cases
60% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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2895 cases with both
40.6% of cases
60% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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4891 cases with both
40.5% of cases
60% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1505 cases with both
39.9% of cases
60% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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280 cases with both
39.3% of cases
60% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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748 cases with both
39.2% of cases
60% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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983 cases with both
38.6% of cases
50% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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2825 cases with both
38.5% of cases
50% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340)
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1664 cases with both
38.3% of cases
50% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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709 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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1540 cases with both
38% of cases
50% more often
Blisters (609)
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226 cases with both
37.1% of cases
50% more often
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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4329 cases with both
37.1% of cases
50% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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4067 cases with both
37% of cases
50% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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3506 cases with both
36.9% of cases
50% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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1460 cases with both
36.5% of cases
40% more often
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)
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4764 cases with both
36.5% of cases
40% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)
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1115 cases with both
36.2% of cases
40% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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793 cases with both
36% of cases
40% more often
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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692 cases with both
36% of cases
40% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1301 cases with both
35.8% of cases
40% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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748 cases with both
35.8% of cases
40% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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852 cases with both
35.7% of cases
40% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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294 cases with both
35.6% of cases
40% more often
Fat on back (9429)
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3355 cases with both
35.6% of cases
40% more often
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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1402 cases with both
35.5% of cases
40% more often
Frequent baking (2956)
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1035 cases with both
35% of cases
40% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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409 cases with both
34.9% of cases
40% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1282 cases with both
34.9% of cases
40% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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389 cases with both
34.8% of cases
40% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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611 cases with both
34.7% of cases
40% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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3884 cases with both
34.5% of cases
40% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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571 cases with both
34.5% of cases
40% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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72 cases with both
34.4% of cases
40% more often
Stress overeater (17964)
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6177 cases with both
34.4% of cases
40% more often
Artificial sweeteners (8589)
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2957 cases with both
34.4% of cases
40% more often
Fat back of arms (12643)
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4334 cases with both
34.3% of cases
40% more often
Edema (2527)
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863 cases with both
34.2% of cases
40% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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566 cases with both
34% of cases
30% more often
House dark (3837)
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1303 cases with both
34% of cases
30% more often
Underdressed for cold weather (3757)
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1278 cases with both
34% of cases
30% more often
Puffy hands (5957)
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2021 cases with both
33.9% of cases
30% more often
Emotional eating (20626)
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6963 cases with both
33.8% of cases
30% more often
Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)
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3159 cases with both
33.8% of cases
30% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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353 cases with both
33.7% of cases
30% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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853 cases with both
33.7% of cases
30% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)
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3661 cases with both
33.7% of cases
30% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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274 cases with both
33.6% of cases
30% more often
Low metabolism (11201)
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3758 cases with both
33.6% of cases
30% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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2005 cases with both
33.5% of cases
30% more often
At odds with nationality / culture (212)
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71 cases with both
33.5% of cases
30% more often
Feel judged / criticized (8498)
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2839 cases with both
33.4% of cases
30% more often
Liposuction (652)
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218 cases with both
33.4% of cases
30% more often
Depressed (11180)
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3718 cases with both
33.3% of cases
30% more often
Difficulty expressing desires (9207)
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3066 cases with both
33.3% of cases
30% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Secretive eating

People who report Secretive eating were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Hide food
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2546 cases with both
+3.2 times more likely
31% of cases
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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3694 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
44% of cases
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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794 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
10% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Purging Food
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1674 cases with both
+2.8 times more likely
20% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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988 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
12% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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654 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
8% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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982 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
12% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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2183 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
26% of cases
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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1662 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
20% of cases
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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2495 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
30% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Buy food for others then eat it
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1657 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
20% of cases
8.6% (2,759 cases)
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Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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369 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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2857 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
34% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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983 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
12% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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4136 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
50% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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3901 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
47% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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4996 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
60% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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2957 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
35% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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279 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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388 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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4697 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
56% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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1384 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
17% of cases
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1437 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
17% of cases
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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2701 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
32% of cases
16.26% (5,367 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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3370 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
40% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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2946 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
35% of cases
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Can't stop eating once I start
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2501 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
30% of cases
15.42% (4,901 cases)
Self-loathing
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3332 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
40% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Self Mutilation
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811 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
10% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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1540 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
18% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1604 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
19% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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3844 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
46% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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4162 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
50% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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2580 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
31% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Rebel against food limitations
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1862 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
22% of cases
11.72% (3,798 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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4410 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
53% of cases
28.3% (9,688 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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1042 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
12% of cases
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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3107 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
37% of cases
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Indiscriminate eating
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1540 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
18% of cases
9.83% (3,113 cases)
Overeat more than 2x/week
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3838 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
46% of cases
25.6% (8,274 cases)
Blisters
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226 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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2565 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
31% of cases
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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294 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Eating without realizing it
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1871 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
22% of cases
12.55% (4,049 cases)
Distress when sweets unavailable
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1783 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
21% of cases
12.01% (4,006 cases)
Overeat because of spouse / kids
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1193 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
14% of cases
8.03% (2,718 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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793 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
10% of cases
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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5012 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
60% of cases
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Angry when someone eats my food
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2895 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
35% of cases
20.45% (7,138 cases)
Poor diet
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3482 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
42% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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4891 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
59% of cases
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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621 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
7% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Emotional eating
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6963 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
84% of cases
50.22% (20,626 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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1402 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
17% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Uneasy when food unavailable
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1874 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
22% of cases
13.17% (4,533 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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1505 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
18% of cases
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Stress overeater
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6177 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
74% of cases
44.62% (17,964 cases)
Multiple weight loss programs
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4395 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
53% of cases
32.35% (10,770 cases)
Gain weight easily
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6022 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
72% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Boils
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377 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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709 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Seizures
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127 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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748 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.63% (1,909 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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202 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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3295 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
40% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Fasting to lose weight
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4329 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
52% of cases
32.89% (11,675 cases)
Search for perfect bite
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1460 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
18% of cases
11.6% (3,999 cases)
Food is a necessary distraction
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1822 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
22% of cases
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Strong hunger
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5050 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
61% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Pancreatitis
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150 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
2% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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218 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.95% (652 cases)
Low self esteem
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3884 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
47% of cases
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Drinking coffee to replace food
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2825 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
34% of cases
22.19% (7,337 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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233 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Fatty fried food
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3210 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
39% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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692 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Eating after midnight
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1138 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
14% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Difficulty finding clothes that fit
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3506 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
42% of cases
27.6% (9,502 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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429 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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3350 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
40% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Puffy hands
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2021 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
24% of cases
15.87% (5,957 cases)
Large portions
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4570 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
55% of cases
36.38% (14,369 cases)
Bloody stools
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297 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
4% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Puffy face
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2169 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
26% of cases
17.32% (6,516 cases)
Exercising without eating
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2057 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
25% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Sweet taste on tongue
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388 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.36% (1,286 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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279 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Omitting Food Groups
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4067 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
49% of cases
33.04% (10,981 cases)
Manic / giddy
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852 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Fatty Liver
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825 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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240 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Strep Throat
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571 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.74% (1,657 cases)
Water Retention
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3471 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
42% of cases
28.5% (10,907 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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3796 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
46% of cases
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Bulky muscles
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748 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.11% (2,089 cases)
Trips to food stores daily
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1664 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
20% of cases
13.59% (4,340 cases)
Sour sweat
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711 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight
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4764 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
57% of cases
38.99% (13,052 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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5004 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
60% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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757 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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157 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)

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