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Summary:
According to ASN Spokesperson Shelley McGuire, PhD: "We've known for years that foods- even eating, itself- can trigger release of various brain chemicals, some of which are also involved in what happens with drug addiction and withdrawal. And,as can happen with substance abusers, tolerance or "habituation." Studies have shown that many people become disinterested in a particular food when they are repeatedly exposed to it. This response, called habituation, can decrease caloric intake in the short-run. Conversely, when presented with a variety of foods, caloric intake can increase. The "food addiction hypothesis" purports that some people may overeat because they are insensitive to the normal habituation response and thus need even more exposure to a food to trigger a disinterest.
Critique:
More people should research this to tell them if they have this problem. People should start taking care of themselves and eat healthier.
Impact:
If more people knew of this and took action, we could be looking at a much healthier nation.
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