Grazing (Snack Eating, Nibbling)

Grazing can be defined as:

(1) an eating behavior

(2) repetitive eating (>= 3) episodes of small or modest amounts of food

(3) unplanned (unscheduled)

Grazing can be seen in patients:

(1) after bariatric surgery

(2) with benign partial gastric outlet obstruction

(3) with an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia)

(4) trying to live more healthy (intentional)

Grazing may:

(1) be compulsive or noncompulsive

(2) involve healthy (fruits and vegetables) or unhealthy foods