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Food addiction refers to a condition where individuals exhibit compulsive behaviors, cravings, and loss of control around food consumption, similar to patterns observed in substance addiction. It involves a complex interplay of psychological, physiological, and behavioral factors, often leading to an unhealthy relationship with food.
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- Gordon EL, Ariel-Donges AH, Bauman V, Merlo LJ. What Is the Evidence for “Food Addiction?” A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2018;10(4):477. doi:10.3390/nu10040477. View source
- Gearhardt AN, Corbin WR, Brownell KD. Development of the Yale Food Addiction Scale Version 2.0. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 2016;30(1):113-121. doi:10.1037/adb0000136. View source
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Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. (2026). Food Addiction. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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