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Food reinforcement refers to the psychological and physiological processes that drive individuals to seek and consume food. It involves the rewarding aspects of eating, which can be influenced by sensory pleasure, taste, and the satisfaction of hunger.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2026). Food Reinforcement. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/food-reinforcement/
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