Which eating disorder is most likely to be associated with obesity?

Binge Eating Disorder is associated with obesity primarily due to the patterns of behavior that characterize this condition. Individuals with Binge Eating Disorder often consume large quantities of food in a short period, accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating. This can lead to significant weight gain and obesity over time because the excessive calorie intake is not balanced with compensatory behaviors such as purging or excessive exercise, which are seen in other eating disorders.

In contrast, Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by severe restriction of food intake leading to weight loss. Bulimia Nervosa involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging, which may not necessarily lead to obesity since individuals often maintain a normal or below-normal body weight. EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) encompasses a range of symptoms that do not fully meet the criteria for other defined eating disorders, making it less clearly associated with obesity than Binge Eating Disorder.

As a result, Binge Eating Disorder stands out as the eating disorder most directly correlated with obesity due to the nature and consequences of the eating behaviors involved.