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Neural circuits and pathways (including dopamine) that are activated by rewarding stimuli, such as high-calorie, palatable foods. These systems play a key role in reinforcing eating behavior, influencing food preferences and patterns.
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Lyanna Tran. (2025). Reward Systems. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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