‘In the night kitchen’: A scoping review on the night eating syndrome

Night eating syndrome is characterized by evening hyperphagia, which accounts for more than 25% of daily caloric intake.

• Night eating syndrome involves abnormal eating behaviors, including eating at night and excessive evening food consumption.
• It is frequently associated with obesity, metabolic disorders, and psychiatric conditions.
• The syndrome's diagnostic criteria are still evolving, highlighting the need for improved identification and assessment.
• Comorbid illnesses and symptoms overlapping with other eating disorders necessitate focused clinical attention.
• Treatment options may include pharmacological approaches like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and non-pharmacological strategies.
• Future studies should aim for larger sample sizes and long-term evaluations of treatment efficacy.

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