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Neural systems implicated in obesity as an addictive disorder: from biological to behavioral mechanisms
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Neural systems implicated in obesity as an addictive disorder: from biological to behavioral mechanisms

Erica M Schulte, Sonja Yokum, Marc N Potenza and Ashley N Gearhardt
Progress in brain research, v 223, pp 329-346
2016
PMID: 26806784

Abstract

Animals Behavior, Addictive - complications Behavior, Addictive - physiopathology Feeding Behavior - physiology Feeding Behavior - psychology Food Humans Obesity - complications Obesity - physiopathology Reward Substance-Related Disorders - physiopathology Substance-Related Disorders - psychology
Contributing factors to obesity have been identified, yet prevention and treatment efforts have had limited long-term success. It has recently been suggested that some individuals may experience an addictive-like response to certain foods, such as losing control over consumption and continued consumption despite negative consequences. In support, shared biological and behavioral features seem to exist between "food addiction" and traditional substance-use disorders. "Food addiction" may be another important contributor to obesity. The current chapter reviews existing literature regarding neural systems implicated similarly in obesity and addiction, discusses unique considerations for addictive-like eating, and proposes directions for future research regarding "food addiction" as an emerging construct for addiction medicine.

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Substance Abuse
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