Compulsive overeating is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled consumption of large quantities of food. Differentiating characteristic between compulsive overeating and bulimia nervosa is the lack of the compensation for the compulsive eating.
The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of the region's population of Silesia on compulsive overeating. Self-empirical studies were carried out during the period from 01.09.2012 to 31.10.2012. It was carried out on a group of 183 people. For their own empirical research has developed proprietary questionnaire. The level of knowledge and awareness of the inhabitants of the province of Silesiaon compulsive overeating is very small - not only noted the lack of basic knowledge of compulsive eating, but also ignorance of the very concept. Knowledge and awareness of the inhabitants of the province of Silesia on compulsive overeating require expansion.
