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Visceral Eating Pleasure

Evidence-informed definition Updated July 23, 2024 How to cite this entry

The short-lived hedonic relief created by the satisfaction of eating impulses. Visceral eating pleasure is the by-product of relieving a visceral urge, often beyond the eaters’ volitional control. It can be summarized by its valence (pleasant or unpleasant), regardless of the rich aesthetic experience of eating (Cornil & Chandon, 2016).

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