Most information on eating disorders focuses on anorexia and bulimia. But there's a little known eating disorder out there that could affect as many as 28% of people who are significantly overweight: night-eating syndrome.

"Those who skip breakfast, eat more than half the day's calories after dinner and sometimes wake up and snack likely have this condition. It's characterized by hormonal imbalances that lead to disturbed patterns of sleep and eating."

Factors that contribute to night-eating syndrome include skipping meals (especially breakfast), forming habits like eating in front of the television, and possibly hormones. Read more online.

Posted By: Lori S