Food and addiction among the ageing population |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Basic Medical Research and Education, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295, Japan;2. Department of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 5-7-1, Fujishiro-dai, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, Japan;3. Public Health, Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Yamadaoka, 2-2, Suita-shi, Osaka 565-0871, Japan;4. Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan |
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| Abstract: | Obesity among the elderly is a growing public health concern. Among the various factors that may contribute to the current rates of obesity is the rewarding aspect of highly palatable foods and beverages, which may lead to overconsumption and excess caloric intake. The present review describes recent research supporting the hypothesis that, for some individuals, the consumption these highly palatable foods and beverages may lead to the development of addictive-like behaviors. In particular, the authors consider the relevance of this hypothesis to the ageing population. |
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| Keywords: | Ageing population Obesity Overweight Palatable food Food addiction Reward |
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