It’s craving time: Time of day effects on momentary hunger and food craving in daily life

The concept of food addiction suggests that certain individuals may exhibit addictive-like responses to specific foods high in fat and refined carbohydrates. A recent alternative model proposes that eating itself could be a behavioral addiction triggering similar responses in susceptible people. This perspective argues that behavioral signs, such as consuming more food than intended or […]

In this 2020 study, 229 female dependents of active duty and retired military personnel had their blood samples taken to determine cardiometabolic risk factors, were questioned on their cravings, and provided their dietary information, as well as demographics. The participants had an average BMI of 34.7 and were part of the Healthy Families Healthy Forces […]