Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is an eating behavior disorder characterized by consuming large amounts of food during the night, often after dinner or upon waking, accompanied by decreased appetite during the day.

Dr. Tatiana Zelenkova-Zakharchuk, a psychologist, indicated that Night Eating Syndrome is a specific form of eating disorder that may arise due to lack of sleep.

According to her, Night Eating Syndrome affects about 9% of the world’s population and often appears in children and young people.

She explained, as reported by Russia Today: “Some people deliberately leave food beside their beds before sleeping, while others go to the nearest 24-hour store to buy food or order ready meals for home delivery. In the morning, many do not remember what they ate at night except through the empty packages they find.”

The expert points out that this disorder is often accompanied by other illnesses, confirming that affected individuals need combined treatment involving a sleep specialist and a psychotherapist.

Meanwhile, Dr. Daria Rosakova, a nutrition expert, explains that following a structured diet helps establish healthy eating habits and manage eating disorders.

She emphasized the importance of eating three main meals daily plus one or two snacks, assuring that there is no need to worry about fats and carbohydrates because the body needs them along with proteins.

She also advised planning a weekly meal list in advance to facilitate adherence to the diet.