Food Addiction
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Food addiction (FA) is loosely defined as hedonic eating behavior involving the consumption of highly palatable foods (ie, foods high in salt, fat, and sugar) in quantities beyond homeostatic energy requirements.
US Cases: 6 mil kids
World Cases: 1.6 billions
Sex Ratio: M/2F
Age Onset: varies
Brain Area: dopamine system,hypothalm
Symptoms: weight loss,depression
Progression: tooth decay,throat lining damaged
Therapies: dialectical behavior therapy
Medications: fluoxetine or topiramate
YouTube Video: Obsessed: My Addiction to Food and My Journey to Health
Amazon or Library book: Food Junkies
Support Groups:
National Association for Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders-https://anad.org>get-help>