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July 2011 PMID 21635588

Can food be addictive? Public health and policy implications.

Ashley N Gearhardt, Carlos M Grilo, Ralph J DiLeone, Kelly D Brownell, Marc N Potenza

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The discussions reflect considerable interest and engagement, often citing the article directly and emphasizing its importance for public health policies, with phrases like 'public policies' and references to health institutions, which highlight the article’s influence and relevance in ongoing debates about food and addiction.

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Most discussions reference the article positively or with curiosity, indicating general agreement or acknowledgment of its relevance.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, especially with mentions of public policies and the importance of understanding food addiction.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments show moderate engagement, with users citing the article and reflecting on its public health implications.

ImpactModerate impact

Given the references from reputable sources like the National Library of Medicine, the discussions imply the article's influence on public health conversations.

Abstract in brief

  • Hyperpalatable foods might have the ability to trigger addictive responses, and lessons from drug addiction prevention could help address food-related health issues.
  • Public health strategies like corporate responsibility, environmental changes, and global efforts should be considered to reduce obesity and diet-related diseases, recognizing parallels between food and addictive drugs.
  • Understanding and applying addiction treatment approaches to food consumption could help mitigate the social and economic burdens of obesity and related health problems.]
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Marianía
@Mariavinna · X

@agaviriau @BivianaGarciaS Hablando de políticas publicas ha leído este articulo "Can Food be Addictive? Public Health and Policy Implications" de la web de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud de EE. UU. https://t.co/47jBGTVIDd

Jun 11, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 307 followers View post →
Esperluverte
@esperluverte.fr · Bluesky

[2] Gearhardt, Grilo, DiLeone et al (2011) Can food be addictive? Public health and policy implications. Addiction 106:1208–1212. [3] Westwater, Fletcher & Ziauddeen (2016) Sugar addiction: the state of the science. In Eur J Nutr 55 (Suppl 2):55–69.

Jan 11, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →

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Esperluverte
@esperluverte.fr · Bluesky

[2] Gearhardt, Grilo, DiLeone et al (2011) Can food be addictive? Public health and policy implications. Addiction 106:1208–1212. [3] Westwater, Fletcher & Ziauddeen (2016) Sugar addiction: the state of the science. In Eur J Nutr 55 (Suppl 2):55–69.

Jan 11, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Claudia Mosquera
@CruzCaya1 · X

RT @Mariavinna: @agaviriau @BivianaGarciaS Hablando de políticas publicas ha leído este articulo "Can Food be Addictive? Public Health and…

Jun 11, 2019 · 1 share · 560 followers View post →
Marianía
@Mariavinna · X

@agaviriau @BivianaGarciaS Hablando de políticas publicas ha leído este articulo "Can Food be Addictive? Public Health and Policy Implications" de la web de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud de EE. UU. https://t.co/47jBGTVIDd

Jun 11, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 307 followers View post →