Adherence
The term 'food addiction' is scientifically inaccurate and misleading; 'eating addiction' is the correct terminology for addictive-like eating behavior because it reflects a behavioral addiction rather than a substance-based one.
Stop using the term 'food addiction' when discussing your relationship with food. It is scientifically inaccurate and shifts blame to the food itself. Instead, recognize it as 'eating addiction,' which highlights that the issue lies with the behavior and psychological patterns of eating, not the chemical properties of the food. This shift empowers you to focus on changing behaviors and environmental cues rather than just avoiding specific nutrients.
We conclude that 'food addiction' is a misnomer because of the ambiguous connotation of a substance-related phenomenon. We instead propose the term 'eating addiction' to underscore the behavioral addiction to eating
Why this rating
Based on a comprehensive review of neurobiological and clinical literature by a multidisciplinary expert panel.
Source
“Eating addiction”, rather than “food addiction”, better captures addictive-like eating behavior
Johannes Hebebrand et al. · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews · 2014
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