Food addiction Flashcards
1
Q
Neurobiological (Pro)
A
Certain foods, especially high in sugar/fat/salt, can activate reward pathways similar to drug abuse. Increased dopamine release can eventually lead to tolerance and cravings
2
Q
Behavioural (Pro)
A
Eating feels beyond control, compulsive.
Not able to stop despite negative consequences.
Intense craving, preoccupation and withdrawal like symptoms in attempt to cut back
3
Q
Against
A
Not enough evidence
Complexity of eating behaviour: influenced by so many factors, difficult to isolate addictive properties
Lack of withdrawal
Labeling problematic eating behaviour is oversimplification.
