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Food addiction refers to a condition where individuals exhibit compulsive behaviors, cravings, and loss of control around food consumption, similar to patterns observed in substance addiction. It involves a complex interplay of psychological, physiological, and behavioral factors, often leading to an unhealthy relationship with food.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Food Addiction. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/food-addiction/
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