Abstract In 2016 the World Health Organization reported 39% of the world's adult population
(over 18 y) was overweight, with western countries such as Australia and the United States …

Sugar is highly palatable and rewarding, both in its taste and nutritive input. Excessive sugar
consumption, however, may trigger neuroadaptations in the reward system that decouple …

The obesity epidemic has been widely publicized in the media worldwide. Investigators at all
levels have been looking for factors that have contributed to the development of this …

Abstract Changes in food composition and availability have contributed to the dramatic
increase in obesity over the past 30–40 years in developed and, increasingly, in developing …

The US remains at the forefront of a global obesity epidemic with a significant negative
impact on public health. While it is well known that a balance between energy intake and …

Stress is associated with obesity, and the neurobiology of stress overlaps significantly with
that of appetite and energy regulation. This review will discuss stress, allostasis, the …

The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in recent years in the United States,
with similar patterns seen in several other countries. Although there are several potential …

Individuals often eat calorically dense, highly palatable “comfort” foods during stress for
stress relief. This article demonstrates that palatable food intake (limited intake of sucrose …

The effect of carbohydrate (CHO) consumption on mood is much debated, with researchers
reporting both mood improvements and decrements following CHO ingestion. As global …

Context: Sugar overconsumption and chronic stress are growing health concerns because
they both may increase the risk for obesity and its related diseases. Rodent studies suggest …