The role of food addiction in clinical research

Ashley N. Gearhardt; William Corbin

doi:10.2174/138161211795656800

The role of food addiction in clinical research

Ashley N. Gearhardt, William Corbin

CLAS-NS: Psychology

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Abstract

Recent research has uncovered neurobiological and behavioral similarities between substance dependence and excess consumptionof highly processed foods. These findings have led to the theory that food addiction may play a role in obesity and disorderedeating. The inclusion of validated food addiction measures in clinical research, such as the Yale Food Addiction Scale, will add to theunderstanding of the clinical utility of this concept. Further exploring the food-addiction construct may also lead to a better clinical understandingof obesity and eating disorders and suggest future avenues for more effectively treating these problems.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1140-1142
Number of pages	3
Journal	Current Pharmaceutical Design
Volume	17
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2174/138161211795656800
State	Published - 2011

Keywords

Binge eating disorder
Food addiction
Obesity
Substance dependence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pharmacology
Drug Discovery

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