A Systematic Review of the Application And Correlates of YFAS-Diagnosed ‘Food Addiction' in Humans: Are Eating-Related ‘Addictions' a Cause for Concern or Empty Concepts?

A Systematic Review of the Application And Correlates of YFAS-Diagnosed ‘Food Addiction' in Humans: Are Eating-Related ‘Addictions' a Cause for Concern or Empty Concepts?

The proposition of so-called ‘food addiction' (FA) in the scientific literature has stimulated a recent surge in research and debate. The concept of FA is controversial, and opinion is divided. Many of the findings depend upon the use of a single instrument called the Yale Food Addiction Scale...

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Main Authors: Cecilia G. Long, John E. Blundell, Graham Finlayson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-12-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Eating addiction
Systematic research review
Food addiction
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/442403

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