Eating and behavioral nutrition disorders involve disrupted eating patterns, emotional relationships with food, and challenges with appetite regulation. These conditions may coexist with metabolic disorders, stress, or lifestyle changes and require supportive, structured nutrition care rather than restrictive approaches.

Disordered eating patterns include irregular meal timing, restrictive intake, or compulsive behaviors that impact nutritional adequacy and metabolic stability. Nutrition care focuses on restoring balanced eating patterns and nutritional confidence.

Emotional and stress-related eating occurs when food intake is driven by emotional triggers rather than physiological hunger. Nutrition strategies support awareness, structured meal planning, and coping mechanisms.

Appetite regulation support addresses disrupted hunger and satiety cues, helping patients re-establish internal regulation and consistent intake.

Weight regain prevention programs support long-term weight maintenance following weight loss, surgery, or lifestyle intervention through sustainable dietary behaviors.

Behavioral nutrition care emphasizes compassion, education, and long-term habit formation.