A randomized controlled trial for obesity and binge eating disorder: Low-energy-density dietary counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy

► We examined the effects of dietary counseling for weight loss in BED. ► Dietary counseling was combined with CBT to also produce binge reduction. ► Weight loss, and improvements in binge eating and nutrition were observed. ► Binge eating was not exacerbated by dieting. ► There appeared to be a nutritional advantage for a diet low in energy density.