Is impulsive eating in ADHD more about boredom or about the food itself?

It's often described as more about the impulse and the momentary stimulation than genuine hunger or a specific craving for the food itself. Eating can become a quick, accessible way to interrupt boredom or understimulation, similar to how ADHD-related impulsivity shows up in other areas (impulse purchases, task-switching). That said, it varies person to person, and for some it's genuinely tied to appetite regulation differences rather than boredom specifically. References: https://obesitycanada.ca/healthcare-professionals/adult-clinical-practice-guideline/