Night Eating Syndrome
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📋Overview
Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is a recognized eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food intake during the night, typically after the evening meal or upon awakening from sleep. It is considered a distinct condition from other eating disorders like binge eating disorder or sleep-related eating disorder. NES involves a delayed circadian pattern of food intake and is associated with insomnia and mood disturbances.
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