Should you lock food away from binge eating child

[HippyChicken19]

Just wondering whether anyone had any advice on how to control a child from binge eating? Someone I know has a teenager who is suffering from this eating disorder. The girls mum has decided to create a safe to lock away all the food (even butter and cheese is locked away). I think this is the worst thing to do as it is fuelling the obsession with food. The teenager is constantly searching for food. I think her mum is better off not buying the naughty food rather than locking it away and telling the girl that it is locked away because she can't control herself. Please could I have your opinions on whether I should bring this up with the Mum?

I think the mum should be working on the emotional and mental health of her daughter to understand why she is binge eating in the first place.

I think unless you know the full ins and outs of why the teenager is doing this and what the mum
has already tried you can't really pass judgement.
I also don't think it is up to a group of strangers to pass comment on how this mum is trying to help her daughter...

I do suggest the mum speaks to professionals to advise once they know the full situation

If this is a diagnosed binge eating disorder with professionals then elements of the treatment plan should include behavioural strategies and therapy involving the whole family. I think it will be hard for you to contribute helpfully as an outsider with suggestions though. Likely best you just encourage engagement with whatever professionals they have?
Is there a particular reason you are feeling drawn into the situation eg your own personal or professional experiences?