In 2365, so as not to embarrass Worf, Doctor Katherine Pulaski chalked up his fainting spell to him taking part in a Klingon ritual involving fasting, saying he had overexerted himself beyond what his caloric intake could handle. In reality, he was suffering from rop'ngor, a Klingon childhood disease. (TNG: "Up The Long Ladder" ) In 2370, Jadzia Dax devoured a piece of Andorian tuber root Benjamin Sisko had left on his plate, claiming she would need the extra calories to keep up with the hardworking Gideon Seyetik. (DS9: "Second Sight")