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Night eating in obesity: a descriptive study.

Gian Franco Adami1, Adelia Campostano, Giuseppe M Marinari

  • 1Dipartimento di Discipline Chirurgiche, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Genova, Largo Rosanna Benzi 8, 16132 Genoa, Italy. adama@unige.it

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
|July 3, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Night eating (NE) and binge eating disorder (BED) are distinct conditions in obese patients. While NE is more common in BED, they possess different behavioral underpinnings, despite potential overlap.

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Area of Science:

  • Obesity Research
  • Eating Disorders
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Night eating (NE) and binge eating disorder (BED) are recognized eating behaviors.
  • Understanding their distinct characteristics and prevalence in obese populations is crucial for effective weight management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of NE in obese patients undergoing weight loss.
  • To explore biological correlates of NE.
  • To examine the relationship between NE and BED.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 166 obese patients in a weight-loss program using clinical interviews for BED and NE.
  • Administered the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire.
  • Measured body weight and resting energy expenditure.

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Main Results:

  • NE occurred in 15.7% and BED in 32.5% of subjects.
  • NE was more prevalent in patients with BED.
  • BED patients showed higher Disinhibition and Hunger scores; resting energy expenditure was similar between NE and non-NE groups with comparable weights.

Conclusions:

  • NE and BED, despite potential overlap, represent distinct behavioral constructs.
  • This distinction is important for understanding the psychobehavioral profiles of individuals with obesity.