Abstract
Poor nutrition and lack of exercise are the primary risk factors that are studied in relationship to weight gain and obesity. Addictive behaviors, such as food craving and overeating may, however, represent the underlying reason for poor food choices and could be an important determinant of obesity. There is conflicting evidence about whether food addiction is a viable behavior that leads to obesity or whether obesity promotes food addiction among individuals who were not addicted to food prior to weight gain [1]. While many investigators concur that food addiction is associated with development of obesity in certain individuals [2], not all obese individuals gain weight because they are addicted to food.
Highlights
Poor nutrition and lack of exercise are the primary risk factors that are studied in relationship to weight gain and obesity
There is conflicting evidence about whether food addiction is a viable behavior that leads to obesity or whether obesity promotes food addiction among individuals who were not addicted to food prior to weight gain [1]
While many investigators concur that food addiction is associated with development of obesity in certain individuals [2], not all obese individuals gain weight because they are addicted to food
Summary
Poor nutrition and lack of exercise are the primary risk factors that are studied in relationship to weight gain and obesity. Addictive behaviors, such as food craving and overeating may, represent the underlying reason for poor food choices and could be an important determinant of obesity. There is conflicting evidence about whether food addiction is a viable behavior that leads to obesity or whether obesity promotes food addiction among individuals who were not addicted to food prior to weight gain [1].
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