Chapter
Reward processing in food addiction and overeating
Abstract
Eating behavior is determined by more than just energy needs-the hedonic properties of food play a strong role in food consumption. The current chapter examines the role of reward processing in compulsive eating and “food addiction.” Specifically, the chapter reviews reward processing studies in food addiction as well as findings in populations with binge eating disorder (BED) and obesity. Behavioral and neurobiological studies implicate …
Authors
Naish KR; Balodis IM
Book title
Compulsive Eating Behavior and Food Addiction Emerging Pathological Constructs
Pagination
pp. 217-249
Publication Date
January 1, 2019
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-12-816207-1.00008-1