This title discusses the pleasurable aspects of food intake that may cause and perpetuate overconsumption. Broad in its scope, it examines the various behavioural, biological, and social rewards of food. The chapters cover topics ranging from the neurochemistry of food reward to…
This title discusses the pleasurable aspects of food intake that may cause and perpetuate overconsumption. Broad in its scope, it examines the various behavioural, biological, and social rewards of food. The chapters cover topics ranging from the neurochemistry of food reward to…
Overeating and obesity are on the rise in both the United States and in other countries around the world, despite public health warnings, the availability of diet books, and the stigma associated with excess weight. Recent research shows that excess food intake is, in part, driv…