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Why I eat at night: A qualitative exploration of the development, maintenance and consequences of Night Eating Syndrome
Why People Eat at Night: How Night Eating Syndrome Starts, Continues, and Affects Them
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Abstract
Ten adults with Night Eating Syndrome (NES) reported experiences linked to emotional hunger.
- Patients with NES described a need to fulfill unmet emotional needs through food.
- A dependency on food was identified as a significant aspect of their experience.
- Food was often relied upon as a means to regulate emotions.
- Participants noted the importance of night-time in their eating behaviors.
- Consequences of night eating were acknowledged by individuals with NES.
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