Eating when you are bored – and not really hungry – often contributes to weight gain. Learning to know the difference between when you are hungry and when you are just eating to pass the time can be a big help in keeping your weight in control.
There is also a difference between physical hunger (when your body needs food) and psychological hunger (cravings and the desire to eat when not physically hungry).
Learn to tell the difference and how to prevent unnecessary eating with help from this article: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/am-i-hungry