Is food addictive?

Currently, there is much debate and contradictory research regarding the concept of food addiction and whether it actually exists, particularly in conjunction with sugar and high fat. The fundamental question being asked is whether food should be classified as an addicitive compound with other addictive substances, such as alcohol and other drugs. Although the majority of brain imaging research is compelling, many researchers are divided and neuroscience and psychology unclear as to exactly what is occurring and therefore, how best to treat it.

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• Categories: Nutrition