Proposed diagnostic criteria for night eating syndrome

Allison, Kelly C.; Lundgren, Jennifer D.; O’Reardon, John P.; Geliebter, Allan; Gluck, Marci E.; Vinai, Piergiuseppe; Mitchell, James E.; Schenck, Carlos H.; Howell, Michael J.; Crow, Scott J.; Engel, Scott G.; Latzer, Yael; Tzischinsky, Orna; Mahowald, Mark W.; Stunkard, Albert J.

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“…This decreased TEF may represent a contributing mechanism underlying the reported risk of weight gain associated with evening food intake. For example, food consumed past 2000 hours predicts higher body mass index (BMI) when controlling for sleep duration and timing (22), and night eating syndrome, a disorder in which individuals consume ≥25% of calories after their evening meal (23), is associated with a higher BMI (24). Reduced TEF after the late dinner is consistent with prior findings of an acute decrease in TEF after a meal consumed at 0100 hours compared with 0900 hours or 1700 hours (25).…”

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Impact of circadian misalignment on energy metabolism during simulated nightshift work

McHill

Melanson

Higgins

et al. 2014

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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Eating at a time when the internal circadian clock promotes sleep is a novel risk factor for weight gain and obesity, yet little is known about mechanisms by which circadian misalignment leads to metabolic dysregulation in humans. We studied 14 adults in a 6-d inpatient simulated shiftwork protocol and quantified changes in energy expenditure, macronutrient utilization, appetitive hormones, sleep, and circadian phase during day versus nightshift work. We found that total daily energy expenditure increased by ∼4% on the transition day to the first nightshift, which consisted of an afternoon nap and extended wakefulness, whereas total daily energy expenditure decreased by ∼3% on each of the second and third nightshift days, which consisted of daytime sleep followed by afternoon and nighttime wakefulness. Contrary to expectations, energy expenditure decreased by ∼12-16% during scheduled daytime sleep opportunities despite disturbed sleep. The thermic effect of feeding also decreased in response to a late dinner on the first nightshift. Total daily fat utilization increased on the first and second nightshift days, contrary to expectations, and carbohydrate and protein utilization were reduced on the second nightshift day. Ratings of hunger were decreased during nightshift days despite decreases in 24-h levels of the satiety hormones leptin and peptide-YY. Findings suggest that reduced total daily energy expenditure during nightshift schedules and reduced energy expenditure in response to dinner represent contributing mechanisms by which humans working and eating during the biological night, when the circadian clock is promoting sleep, may increase the risk of weight gain and obesity.insufficient sleep | melatonin | diet-induced thermogenesis | eating at night | appetite E merging evidence from nonhuman animal models indicates a fundamental interplay between circadian and metabolic physiology (1, 2) with implications for health and disease (3-5). Eating at inappropriate circadian times (e.g., at night) is considered a novel risk factor for weight gain and obesity, yet little research has been conducted in humans on this topic. The circadian time-keeping system in humans modulates energy metabolism so that wakefulness, activity, and food intake are promoted during the solar day and sleep, inactivity, and fasting occur during the solar night (2). With the widespread use of electrical lighting, however, work and social activities are capable of being extended further into the night (6, 7). Being awake during the biological night leads to disturbed physiology and behavior, because it creates a state of desynchrony between the circadian clock and wakefulness-sleep cycle known as circadian misalignment. Circadian misalignment is common in shiftwork. More than 20% of adults in the United States work nontraditional hours (8) and eat some of their meals during the biological night (9), which can increase blood glucose and triacylglycerol levels in response to a high-carbohydrate versus high-fat diet (10) and increase low-dens...

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confidence: 72%

Impact of circadian misalignment on energy metabolism during simulated nightshift work

McHill

Melanson

Higgins

et al. 2014

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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“…[4][5][6][7]27 The different diagnostic criteria and the methods of assessment explain the wide range of prevalence reported across studies. 28 Although the diagnostic criteria for NES are not definitely settled, 21 the semistructured NESHI interview is an accepted tool, and may be the basis for comparison among different studies. 29 Our data confirm that a positive association is present between depressed mood and NES.…”

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“…Participants were diagnosed as NES if they reported (1) evening hyperphagia (i.e., consuming X25% of total daily calories after dinner) and/or (2) nocturnal awakenings with ingestion of food X3 times per week in the last 3 months. These criteria are those suggested by Stunkard et al, 2 with the addition of the 3-month period criterion, more recently proposed, 21 to include only participants with persistent NES features. Insomnia and early morning hypophagia were not considered as additional diagnostic criteria.…”

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Night eating syndrome in class II–III obesity: metabolic and psychopathological features

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Objective: To investigate the relationship of metabolic disorders and psychological features with the night eating syndrome (NES) in individuals with moderate-to-severe obesity. Design: Cross-sectional observation. Subjects: A total of 266 consecutive participants with class II-III obesity, entering an inpatient weight loss program. Measurements: Participants who reported consuming either a large amount of their caloric intake after the evening meal (roughly self-assessed as X25% of daily calories) or the presence of nocturnal feeding at the Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ) (N ¼ 49) were interviewed by the Night Eating Syndrome History and Inventory (NESHI). Assessment also included the clinical/ biochemical parameters of the metabolic syndrome and several questionnaires of psychopathology. NES was diagnosed by NESHI criteria (evening hyperphagia (X25% of daily food intake after the evening meal) and/or waking at night to eat at least three times a week) in the last 3 months. Results: Twenty-seven participants (10.1%) met NESHI criteria. Differences were not observed between participants with and without NES as to age, body mass index (BMI), prevalence of metabolic syndrome, Binge Eating Scale and Body Shape Questionnaire. NES participants had significantly higher scores of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Impact of Weight on Quality of Life (IWQOL). Among NES cases, the BDI score was indicative of moderate depression in 18.5% of cases and of severe depression in 44.4%. Logistic regression analysis, adjusted for confounders, identified the BDI score as the only variable significantly associated with the diagnosis of NES. Conclusion: Diagnosing NES does not help identify obese individuals with specific medical complications, but indicates more severe psychological distress and depression.

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“…Core criteria include a daily pattern of eating with a significantly increased intake in the evening and/or night time" [42][43][44][45]. Currently, many studies underline the prevalence of food intake at night related to specific cultural habits of every country [46,47]. Data analysis of our sample shows that: 1)NES has a prevalence of 13,53% among the mental disorders and nocturnal eating is the diagnostic marker.…”

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confidence: 99%

Obesity and Psychiatric Disorders in a Sample of Obese Candidates for Bariatric Surgery in Campania Region

Micanti¹,

Pecoraro²,

Mosca³

et al. 2017

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Introduction: Obesity is now considered as pandemic. 40% of Italian population is overweight or obese. Many studies emphasize the association of obesity with mental disorders specifically depressive and anxiety disorders, substance use disorder, personality disorder. It has to be distinguished from the mental dimensions: impulsivity, mood, anxiety and body image connected to the emotional regulation system producing eating behaviors. Obesity subjects differ in eating behaviors: gorging, snacking, sweeteating, grazing and binge that are characterised by different level of psychopathology. Mental disorders are also associated to eating behaviors. Bariatric surgery is considered gold standard therapy for obesity. However, follow-up studies underline that the association obesity-mental disorders determines weight loss failure.Methods: 2205 obese subjects underwent psychiatric assessment before bariatric surgery. Patients were divided into two groups as result of psychiatric assessment: 1392 obese subjects without association with mental disorders and 813 with mental disorders. These last (mean age 37,63 SD ± 12,07; 181 M, 632 W; mean body mass index (BMI), 45,16 SD ± 12,14) were enrolled in this study. Every patient underwent psychiatric evaluation. The absence of mental disorders was considered an exclusion criteria.

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Proposed diagnostic criteria for night eating syndrome

Cited by 274 publications

References 36 publications

Impact of circadian misalignment on energy metabolism during simulated nightshift work

Impact of circadian misalignment on energy metabolism during simulated nightshift work

Night eating syndrome in class II–III obesity: metabolic and psychopathological features

Obesity and Psychiatric Disorders in a Sample of Obese Candidates for Bariatric Surgery in Campania Region

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