Gordon, E. L., Ariel-Donges, A. H., Bauman, V., & Merlo, L. J. (2018). What Is the Evidence for “Food Addiction?” A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 10(4), 477. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10040477 Of the 35 articles (52 studies) included in this review, 31 articles (47 studies) reported results supporting the criteria for addiction, two articles (two studies) were mixed, and two articles (three studies) reported unsupportive findings. Some have proposed that Food Addiction should be classified as a behavioral disorder (i.e., “eating addiction”) similar to a gambling disorder. However, the vast majority of studies identified for this review, have conceptualized Food Addiction as a substance use disorder. Behavioral addictions involve dependence on a behavior, not a substance; however, addictive-like consumption of highly palatable food involves both a behavior (eating) and substance (food). Some classic substance addictions, such as tobacco use disorder, also appear to include behavioral dependencies. However, these behavioral patterns are also frequently observed among individuals with alcohol and other drug use disorders. Study results generally support the validity of Food Addiction as a diagnostic construct, particularly as it relates to foods high in added sweeteners and refined ingredients. gordon2018 .pdf
The dopamine motive system implications for drug and Food Addiction
Volkow, N. D., Wise, R. A., & Baler, R. (2017). The dopamine motive system: implications for drug and Food Addiction. Nat Rev Neurosci, 18(12), 74 1 -75 (2) https://doi.org/10.1038/nm.2017.130 Review volkow2017 .pdf
Food Addiction, High-Glycemic-lndex Carbohydrates, and Obesity
Lennerz, B., & Lennerz, J. K. (2018). Food Addiction, High-Glycemic-lndex Carbohydrates, and Obesity. Clinical chemistry, 64(1), 64—71. https://doi.org/10.1373/clinchem.2017.273532 “In summary, Food Addiction is — at least in some individuals — a plausible causal factor contributing to obesity. The concept of Food Addiction may reveal new avenues for intervention on an individual and public health levels, especially if specific triggers can be identified and mechanisms clarified. High-GI carbohydrates are a possible trigger that mediates neurochemical responses similar to addiction. As a neuro-psycho-biological entity, Food Addiction requires an evidence-based, multidisciplinary classification system to ultimately improve assessment and management.” lennerz2017food .pdf
Sugar addiction: Is it real? A narrative review
DiNicolantonio, J. J., O’Keefe, J. H., & Wilson, W. L. (2018). Sugar addiction: is it real? A narrative review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(14), 910—913. https://doi.org/10.1136/bisports-2017097971 Review 55d47f177bef886282bea8ace41ae4ce .pdf
Lorcaserin plus lifestyle modification for weight loss maintenance: Rationale and design for a randomized controlled trial
Tronieri, J. S., Alfaris, N., Chao, A. M., Pearl, R. L., Alamuddin, N., Bakizada, Z. M., et al. (2017). Lorcaserin plus lifestyle modification for weight loss maintenance: Rationale and design for a randomized controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 59, 105–112.
A narrative review of potential treatment strategies for Food Addiction
Vella, S. C., & Pai, N. B. (2017). A narrative review of potential treatment strategies for food addiction. Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 22(3), 387—393.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519017-0400-2 Review vella2017 .pdf
New Evidence Linking Obesity and Food Addiction
Cope, E. C., & Gould, E. (2017). New Evidence Linking Obesity and Food Addiction. Biol Psychiatry, 81(9), 734-736. https://doi.org/10.1016/i.biopsych.2017.02.1179 Review cope2017 .pdf
Treatment for Anhedonia: A Neuroscience Driven Approach
Craske, M. G., Meuret, A. E., Ritz, T., Treanor, M., & Dour, H. J. (2016). Treatment for Anhedonia: A Neuroscience Driven Approach. Depression and Anxiety, 33(10), 927–938. doi:10.1002/da.22490 Anhedonia – background info Study link
The neurobiological and behavioral overlaps of nicotine and Food Addiction
Criscitelli, K., & Avena, N. M. (2016). The neurobiological and behavioral overlaps of nicotine and Food Addiction. Preventive medicine, 92, 82—89. https://doi.org/10.1016/i.ypmed.2016.08.009 Review criscitelli2016 .pdf
The Neurobiology of Food Addiction and Its Implications for Obesity Treatment and Policy
Carter A, Hendrikse J, Lee N, Yücel M, Verdejo-Garcia A, Andrews Z, Hall W. The Neurobiology of “Food Addiction” and Its Implications for Obesity Treatment and Policy. Annu Rev Nutr. 2016 Jul 17;36:105-28. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-nutr-071715-050909 . Epub 2016 Jun 1. Review. Argues that use of FA as diagnostic category is premature carter2015 .pdf