Author

Melissa Maxwell

Melissa Maxwell, RDN, LDN, is a clinical dietitian at an eating disorder treatment facility in Boone, North Carolina. She counsels adolescents and adults through nutritional rehabilitation, bringing a careful, non-judgmental approach to questions surrounding hunger cues and appetite. In addition to her clinical practice, Maxwell contributes articles on nutrition to Biology Insights. She received a master of science in clinical nutrition from Ohio State University after finishing an undergraduate degree in dietetics.

How Long Does Refeeding Syndrome Last: Timeline Nutrition
Is Eating Ice Bad? Risks, Cravings, and When to Worry Nutrition
Do You Get Fatter If You Don’t Eat?Diet & Weight
Can You Get Bruises From Not Eating?Nutrition
Why Can’t I Tell When I’m Hungry or Full?Nutrition
If You Don’t Eat, Will You Gain Weight?Diet & Weight
What Happens When a Person Stops Eating?Diet & Weight
Why Do I Eat More When I’m Sick?Immunity
What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Eat Enough Diet & Weight
How to Feel More Hungry: Natural Ways to Increase Appetite Nutrition
Should You Eat If You’re Not Hungry?Nutrition
Athlete Eating Disorders: Signs, RED-S, and Path to Recovery Mental Health
Why Does the Scale Say I Gained Weight but I Look Thinner?Diet & Weight
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Malnutrition?Nutrition
Is Eating Only When You Are Hungry Healthy?Diet & Weight
Why Can’t I Gain Weight? Causes and Solutions Diet & Weight
Why Do I Feel Full and Hungry at the Same Time?Gut & Kidney
Do You Gain Weight When You Don’t Eat?Diet & Weight
How to Eat Again After a Period of Not Eating Nutrition
What Is the Five Bite Diet and Is It Safe?Diet & Weight
Why Do I Eat So Much but Not Gain Weight?Diet & Weight
What to Eat When Recovering From Malnutrition Nutrition
What Happens to Your Body If You Don’t Eat Enough?Nutrition
What Happens to Your Body If You Starve Yourself?Diet & Weight
Is Stress Eating a Thing? What the Science Says Mental Health
What to Do the Day After a Binge: Tips to Recover Substances
Why Am I Suddenly So Hungry? Sleep, Stress & More Hormones
How to Put Weight On Safely and Effectively Diet & Weight
How to Prevent Refeeding Syndrome: Key Steps Nutrition
What Causes Refeeding Syndrome and Who’s at Risk?Nutrition