Acute
stressors
tend
to
shift
preferences
toward
comfort
foods,
yet
they
do
not
ubiquitously
increase
the
amount
of
food
consumed.
Many
individuals
eat
more
under
stress,
others
less
or
show
no
change.
Although
precise
mechanisms
explaining
this
variability
in
stress-related
eating
are
unknown,
may
be
driven
by
individual
differences
rewarding
effects
eating,
which
enhanced
greater
lifetime
stressor
exposure.
To
investigate
possibility,
we
examined
whether
exposure
predicted
reductions
negative
affect
following
snacking
(i.e.,
reinforcement),
and
if
effect
was
specific
general.
Participants
were
26
women
(23%
non-White)
between
20
45
years
old
(M
=
31),
with
a
mean
body
mass
index
26,
who
completed
three
laboratory
visits.
an
assessment
on
first
visit
and,
two
subsequent
visits
counterbalanced
order,
given
snacks
after
acute
social
stress
task
(TSST)
rest
period.
Greater
related
post-ingestive
decreases
but
If
is
comforting
for
contributes
strengthened
stress-eating
relationship,
inform
obesity-related
clinical
treatments
that
target
behaviors
cognitions
reward-based
learning.
Addiction,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
118(4), С. 589 - 598
Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2022
Abstract
Background
There
is
growing
evidence
that
an
addictive‐eating
phenotype
may
exist.
significant
debate
regarding
whether
highly
processed
foods
(HPFs;
with
refined
carbohydrates
and/or
added
fats)
are
addictive.
The
lack
of
scientifically
grounded
criteria
to
evaluate
the
addictive
nature
HPFs
has
hindered
resolution
this
debate.
Analysis
most
recent
scientific
a
substance's
potential
centered
around
tobacco.
In
1988,
Surgeon
General
issued
report
identifying
tobacco
products
as
based
on
three
primary
criteria:
their
ability
(1)
cause
controlled
or
compulsive
use,
(2)
psychoactive
(i.e.
mood‐altering)
effects
via
effect
brain
and
(3)
reinforce
behavior.
Scientific
advances
have
now
identified
(4)
trigger
strong
urges
craving
another
important
indicator
potential.
Here,
we
propose
these
four
provide
valid
benchmarks
can
be
used
addictiveness
HPFs.
Then,
review
meet
each
criterion.
Finally,
consider
implications
labeling
Conclusion
Highly
(HPFs)
labeled
substances
using
standards
set
for
products.
key
factor
contributing
high
public
health
costs
associated
food
environment
dominated
by
cheap,
accessible
heavily
marketed
Children,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(5), С. 804 - 804
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2023
Obesity
and
overweight
are
a
major
public
health
problem
globally.
Diet
quality
is
critical
for
proper
child
development,
an
unhealthy
diet
preventable
risk
factor
noncommunicable
diseases
(NCDs),
such
as
obesity.
Consumption
of
sugar-sweetened
beverages
ultra-processed
foods
(UPFs)
in
childhood
may
increase
the
BMI/BMI
z-score,
body
fat
percentage,
or
likelihood
overweight.
A
strict
feeding
regulation
system
allows
sufficient
food
to
be
consumed
meet
ongoing
metabolic
demands
while
avoiding
overconsumption.
This
narrative
review
explores
issues
obesity
intake
related
reward
systems
UPF
consumption.
Nutrient
composition
alone
cannot
explain
influence
UPFs
on
Furthermore,
non-nutritional
properties
mechanisms
underlying
relationship
with
NCDs.
designed
highly
palatable,
appealing,
energy
dense
unique
combination
main
taste
enhancer
ingredients
generate
strong
rewarding
stimulus
circuits
facilitation.
How
individual
eating
behavior
processes
remains
not
fully
elucidated.
To
knowledge
between
pediatric
obesity,
it
useful
limit
rapid
growth
prevalence
subsequent
complications,
develop
new
strategies
appropriate
nutrition
policies.
Food Science & Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(10), С. 6020 - 6031
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023
Abstract
Cauliflower
(
Brassica
oleracea
var
.
botrytis
)
by‐products
(leaves,
stems,
stalks)
(CBP)
were
successfully
utilized
in
muffins
as
a
model
system
and
their
feasibility
of
incorporation
was
investigated.
CBP
powder‐based
muffin
formulations
made
by
the
progressive
replacement
wheat
flour
(WF)
with
10%,
20%,
30%
CBP.
The
physicochemical,
pasting
properties,
antioxidant
potential,
textural
characteristics,
sensorial
attributes
analyzed.
Substitution
significantly
p
<
.05)
resulted
an
upsurge
crude
protein,
fiber,
minerals,
total
phenolics,
flavonoid
contents,
well
activity
values
muffins.
properties
influenced
monitoring
increase
peak,
breakdown,
final,
setback
viscosities.
Although
addition
increasing
amount
improved
nutritional
however,
increased
level
(>10%)
had
significant
adverse
effects
on
baking
physical
characteristics.
specific
loaf
volume
developed
decreased
crumb
color
which
became
darker,
enriched
hardened
texture.
Furthermore,
sensory
evaluation
confirmed
positive
only
up
to
10%.
Overall,
present
results
highlighted
that
supplementation
10%
is
beneficial
approach
enrich
them
nutrients
intensify
potential.
Journal of Nutritional Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Cross-sectional
study
investigated
the
association
of
fresh
or
minimally
processed
foods
and
ultra-processed
food
consumption
with
symptoms
depression,
anxiety
stress
in
students
from
a
Brazilian
public
university.
Undergraduate
admitted
2022
answered
an
online
questionnaire
during
their
first
semester.
Consumption
12
subgroups
13
on
previous
day
were
(affirmative
answer
for
≥
5
was
classified
as
high
consumption).
Depression,
using
DASS-21
mild
to
extremely
severe
grouped
be
compared
individuals
without
symptoms.
Adjusted
logistic
regression
models
estimated
Odds
Ratio
(OR)
between
(outcomes)
(exposures),
significance
level
5%.
A
total
924
evaluated,
whom
57.7%
presented
51.9%
59.4%
stress.
observed
80.3%
students,
higher
frequency
among
those
anxiety,
stress,
while
38.9%
showed
foods,
differences
according
High
associated
lower
likelihood
depression
(OR:
0.62;
p=0.011),
0.58;
p=0.003)
0.69;
p=0.043).
No
found
mental
health
outcomes.
Actions
that
support
encourage
healthy
university
environment
can
contribute
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 27, 2025
Adverse
childhood
experiences
(ACEs),
such
as
maltreatment
and
household
dysfunction,
are
positively
linked
to
substance
use
disorders
(SUD),
weight
loss
efforts,
maladaptive
eating
behaviors,
including
ultra-processed
food
addiction
(UPFA)
disorder
(ED)
symptoms.
However,
the
differential
association
of
ACEs
with
UPFA
by
lifetime
SUD
history
EDs
suppression—
discrepancy
between
an
individual’s
highest
current
weight/BMI
in
adulthood—
have
not
been
examined.
Using
logistic
regression
marginal
effects
analysis,
this
cross-sectional
study
aimed
assess
(1)
cumulative
a
risk
factor
for
screening
positive
EDs,
(2)
moderator
ACE-UPFA
relationship,
(3)
suppression
ACE-ED
relationship.
Among
287
adults
presenting
private
practice
offering
nutrition
counseling
recovery,
presence
4
or
more
(compared
<4
ACEs)
significantly
increased
odds
UPFA-positive
screens
(OR=1.99;
CI=1.19-3.35;
p=0.01)
but
ED-positive
(OR=1.36;
CI=0.80-2.30,
p=0.25).
Additionally,
interaction
was
significant
outcome
(p<0.01).
Those
self-reported
exhibited
probability
ACEs.
Meanwhile,
remained
unchanged
among
those
who
did
report
history.
Cumulative
predict
screens,
ACE-weight
meet
threshold
significance.
Overall
findings
underscore
cross-vulnerability
addictive
behaviors
potential
importance
integrating
interventions
treatment
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(22), С. 7180 - 7180
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2023
Quality
of
life,
well-being,
and
psycho-emotional
balance
are
closely
related
to
the
quality
diet,
level
physical
activity,
rest,
but
also
absence
consumption
narcotic
substances
tobacco,
or
alcohol
abuse.
Based
on
distribution
a
questionnaire
that
included
30
questions,
we
aimed
statistically
evaluate
several
factors
influence
mental
health
vices.
It
recorded
total
1719
valid
responses,
which
came
from
78.3%
female
respondents
21.7%
male
respondents.
After
processing
anthropometric
data,
it
was
observed
majority
normal
weight
(63.87%)
come
women
in
particular
(36.13%).
answers
recorded,
although
over
60%
participating
study
up
40
years
old,
there
is
an
increased
tendency
towards
sedentarism
(over
58%
declaring
they
do
sports
very
rarely
not
at
all),
low
regarding
optimal
vegetables
fruits,
many
hydrate
properly,
why
approximately
feel
frequently
tired,
32%
nervous.
The
stress
among
emotional
eating
generated
by
inadequate
reduced
diet
does
help
efficient
detoxification
body.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2024
Background
Food
addiction
(FA)
is
a
construct
that
has
gained
interest
in
recent
years,
but
its
relevance
the
Ecuadorian
population
not
yet
been
explored.
The
aims
of
this
study
were
to
explore
differences
psychological
profile
(including
FA)
between
university
students
from
Ecuador
and
identify
underlying
structure
relationships
FA
severity
level
through
mediational
model.
Methods
sample
consisted
972
students,
women
men
(mean
age:
20.1
years
old,
SD
=
2.6),
recruited
four
regions.
assessment
tools
included
unidimensional
scale
FA,
eating-related
measures,
emotion
regulation
state,
impulsivity,
psychopathology
state.
Path
analysis
modeled
direct
indirect
effects
explaining
level.
Results
results
indicated
higher
psychopathological
levels
associated
with
FA.
Similarly,
no
observed
path
suggested
older
age,
female
sex,
difficulties
emotional
regulation,
negative
mood,
anxiety
trigger
disordered
eating;
subsequently,
more
impaired
eating
behavior
impacted
Conclusion
complex
clinical
entity
includes
multiple
components
related
disorders
(EDs)
other
mental
health
problems.
provide
empirical
knowledge
for
designing
evidence-based
prevention
treatment
strategies.
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17
Опубликована: Март 31, 2023
Purpose:
Different
systems
regulate
food
intake.
In
the
reward
system,
dopamine
(DA)
is
main
neurotransmitter,
and
a
variety
of
genetic
variants
(rs1799732
rs1800497)
are
associated
with
addiction.
Addiction
highly
polygenic
disease,
where
each
allelic
variant
adds
small
amount
vulnerability.
Polymorphisms
rs1799732
rs1800497
eating
behavior
hedonic
hunger,
but
links
to
addiction
remain
unclear.
Aim:
To
evaluate
association
between
bilocus
profile
(rs1799732-rs1800497)
dopaminergic
pathway
reinforcement
in
Chilean
adults.
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
study
recruited
convenience
sample
97
obese,
25
overweight,
99
normal-weight
adults
(18-35
years).
Anthropometric
measurements
were
performed
by
standard
procedures
was
assessed
using
the:
Food
Reinforcement
Value
Questionnaire
(FRVQ)
Yale
scale
(YFAS).
The
DRD2
genotypes
determined
TaqMan
assays
(rs1800497
rs1799732).
composite
score
calculated.
Results:
normal
weight
group,
individuals
who
heterozygous
for
rs1977932
(G/del)
showed
higher
body
(p-value
0.01)
abdominal
circumference
compared
those
homozygous
(G/G).
When
analyzing
rs1800497,
significant
difference
BMI
observed
group
0.02)
BMI.
obese
A1/A1
comparison
A1/A2
A2/A2
0.03).
Also,
(A1A1)
show
less
0.01).In
relation
total
sample,
11%
"very
low
signaling",
24.4%
"under",
49.7%
"intermediate
12.7%
"high"
1.4%
high".
No
genotypic
differences
score.
Conclusions:
results
indicate
that
(Taq1A)
anthropometric
not
or
university
students.
These
suggest
other
genotypes,
such
as
rs4680
rs6277,
which
affect
DA
signaling
capacity
through
multilocus
score,
should
be
studied.
Level
V:
Evidence
obtained
from
descriptive
study.
