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.

Do You Get Fatter If You Don’t Eat?
If You Don’t Eat, Will You Gain Weight?
What Happens When a Person Stops Eating?
What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Eat Enough
Why Does the Scale Say I Gained Weight but I Look Thinner?
Is Eating Only When You Are Hungry Healthy?
Why Can’t I Gain Weight? Causes and Solutions
Do You Gain Weight When You Don’t Eat?
What Is the Five Bite Diet and Is It Safe?
Why Do I Eat So Much but Not Gain Weight?
What Happens to Your Body If You Starve Yourself?
How to Put Weight On Safely and Effectively
Why Am I So Hungry? Diet, Hormones, and Fixes
What Are You Hungry For? The Science of Cravings
What Is the Set Point Theory and How Does It Work?
What Do Ballerinas Really Eat and Why It Matters
What Does Normal Eating Actually Look Like?
Why Am I Thinner in the Morning?
Is Health at Every Size True? What the Evidence Says
What Is Reverse Dieting and How Does It Work?
What Is the Cotton Ball Diet and Why Is It Dangerous?
Why Is It Bad to Starve Yourself?
Is It Normal to Gain 5 Pounds in a Day?
Is Volume Eating Bad for You? The Risks Explained
What Is a Mono Diet and Is It Safe?
What to Do After a Binge to Not Gain Weight
Does Not Eating Make You Fat? The Science Explained
What Is the Wonyoung Diet and Is It Safe?
Why Don’t I Get Full? 5 Reasons for Persistent Hunger
What Is Happy Weight Gain and Is It Healthy?