Normal eating behaviour is coordinated by the tightly regulated balance between intestinal
and extra-intestinal homeostatic and hedonic mechanisms. By contrast, food addiction is a …

In the modern obesogenic environment, limiting calorie-dense food consumption is partially
dependent on the capacity of individuals to override visceral reactions to hyperpalatable and …

Objectives We propose that highly processed foods share pharmacokinetic properties (eg
concentrated dose, rapid rate of absorption) with drugs of abuse, due to the addition of fat …

Obesity is a global issue and it has been suggested that an addiction to certain foods could
be a factor contributing to overeating and subsequent obesity. Only one tool, the Yale Food …

Abstract “Food addiction” has become a focus of interest for researchers attempting to
explain certain processes and/or behaviors that may contribute to the development of …

The diagnostic construct of “food addiction” is a highly controversial subject. The current
systematic review is the first to evaluate empirical studies examining the construct of “food …

Food is a potent natural reward and food intake is a complex process. Reward and
gratification associated with food consumption leads to dopamine (DA) production, which in …

BackgroundAn increasing number of studies have investigated delay discounting (DD) in
relation to obesity, but with mixed findings. This meta-analysis synthesized the literature on …

An increasingly influential perspective conceptualizes both obesity and overeating as a food
addiction accompanied by corresponding brain changes. Because there are far-reaching …

Our current environment is characterized by the omnipresence of food cues. The taste and
smell of real foods—but also graphical depictions of appetizing foods—can guide our eating …