This collection of monitoring forms serves as a clinical tool designed to facilitate the cognitive-behavioral treatment of binge-eating disorder. Authors Robin F. Apple and W. Stewart Agras, both established experts in behavioral medicine, provide a structured framework for patients to track their dietary habits and psychological triggers. By utilizing these forms, individuals can systematically document their eating patterns, identify the contexts of problematic behaviors, and work toward breaking the cycle of deprivation and bingeing.

Clinicians and therapists frequently utilize these forms as a standard component of cognitive-behavioral therapy programs for eating disorders. Experts highlight the utility of these logs in providing objective data that helps patients gain insight into their behavioral patterns during the recovery process.