Abstract: Science Set Journal of Pediatrics

Abstract:
Emotional hunger, an eating behavior driven by negative emotions rather than physiological need, is closely linked to psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as dysfunctions in circadian rhythms and the brain's reward circuitry. This article explores the integration of three therapeutic strategies for treating emotional hunger: neurofeedback, nutritional education, and regulation of circadian rhythms. Neurofeedback, by improving interoceptive awareness and emotional regulation, and the regulation of circadian rhythms, optimizing metabolism and emotional balance, offer a synergistic approach. The article also explores the possibility of applying these strategies from an early age to prevent the onset of emotional hunger, through early interventions in nutritional education and circadian regulation.