Abstract
Recent research has uncovered neurobiological and behavioral similarities between substance dependence and excess consumption of highly processed foods. These findings have led to the theory that food addiction may play a role in obesity and disordered eating. The inclusion of validated food addiction measures in clinical research, such as the Yale Food Addiction Scale, will add to the understanding of the clinical utility of this concept. Further exploring the food-addiction construct may also lead to a better clinical understanding of obesity and eating disorders and suggest future avenues for more effectively treating these problems.
Keywords: Food addiction, obesity, binge eating disorder, substance dependence, addiction, dichotomous, distress, pathology, palatable, symptoms, comorbidity, overconsumption, neurobiological, pharmacotherapies, dignosis, alcohol, syndrome
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title: The Role of Food Addiction in Clinical Research
Volume: 17 Issue: 12
Author(s): Ashley N. Gearhardt M.S., M. Phil and William R. Corbin
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Keywords: Food addiction, obesity, binge eating disorder, substance dependence, addiction, dichotomous, distress, pathology, palatable, symptoms, comorbidity, overconsumption, neurobiological, pharmacotherapies, dignosis, alcohol, syndrome
Abstract: Recent research has uncovered neurobiological and behavioral similarities between substance dependence and excess consumption of highly processed foods. These findings have led to the theory that food addiction may play a role in obesity and disordered eating. The inclusion of validated food addiction measures in clinical research, such as the Yale Food Addiction Scale, will add to the understanding of the clinical utility of this concept. Further exploring the food-addiction construct may also lead to a better clinical understanding of obesity and eating disorders and suggest future avenues for more effectively treating these problems.
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N. Gearhardt M.S. Ashley, Phil M. and R. Corbin William, The Role of Food Addiction in Clinical Research, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2011; 17 (12) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161211795656800
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161211795656800 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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