Night Eating Patterns in People with Depression

Night eating syndrome was identified in 21.3% of patients with depression.

• Patients with night eating syndrome (NES) showed significant differences in body mass index (BMI) compared to those without NES.
• Higher levels of anxiety and depression were observed in patients with NES, as measured by established inventories.
• Sleep quality, as assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, was reported to be poorer in patients with NES.
• BMI, smoking status, and sleep disturbances were identified as predictors of NES in this population.
• Night eating syndrome is negatively associated with sleep quality and the severity of anxiety and depression.

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