Night eating among veterans with obesity

More than 10% of veterans seeking weight management treatment screened positive for night eating syndrome (NES).

• Night eating syndrome (NES) was observed in over 10% of veterans in a weight management program.
• One-third of the veterans screened positive for insomnia, with a strong overlap between NES and insomnia.
• Higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with night eating, along with increased binge eating and emotional overeating.
• Veterans with NES were significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression and PTSD.
• Controlling for insomnia, significant relationships remained only between night eating and binge and emotional eating.
• Those with PTSD were more likely to report needing to eat to return to sleep.

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