Nocturnal eating syndrome or Night eating syndrome is disordered eating practices characterized by excessive desire of food consuming at night and is often accompanied by a sleep distraction. This study aims to determine the prevalence of night eating syndrome and its association with quality of sleep and nutritional status. A Quantitative research approach, descriptive study was conducted among 500 adolescents of selected institutes. For data collection Socio demographic questionnaire, Night eating diagnostic questionnaire, Pittsburgh sleep quality index questionnaire, and Nutritional profile index were used. Results represents that out of 500 adolescents Total 45 adolescents had the night eating syndrome, Total 297 adolescents had reported good quality of sleep. A significant association was found between night eating syndrome and quality of sleep. From the study findings it was concluded that there is apparition of maladaptive eating pattern in such tender age and its effects quality of sleep and nutritional status thereby affecting the overall functioning of adolescents.

Prevalence, Night Eating Syndrome, Quality of Sleep, Nutritional Status, Adolescents