Food Addiction

  1. Concept illustration of an assortment of highly processed foods. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Identifying some foods as addictive could stimulate research, shift attitudes

  2. Concept illustration of a man eating and watching fast food commercials. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Junk food ads trigger positive emotions, healthy foods not so much

  3. Concept illustration of an older woman consuming sugary and salty foods. Image courtesy: National Poll on Healthy Aging

    1 in 8 Americans over 50 show signs of food addiction, U-M poll finds

  4. Illustration of a man smoking with fries, a burger, a doughnut and a hot dog in the background. Image credit: iStock

    Highly processed foods can be considered addictive like tobacco products

  5. A man eating chips and drinking beer. Image credit: iStock

    Feeling addicted to food? Your parents’ drinking habits may impact your risk

  6. Brain neurons. Image credit: CC0 Public Domain

    ‘Talkative’ brain regions create self-control challenges for teens with obesity

  7. This image shows how the researchers prepare fruit flies for imaging. Image credit: Christina May and Monica Dus

    High-sugar diet dampens release of dopamine, triggering overeating

  8. Illustration of a french fries, a cheeseburger and soft drink. Illustration by Kaitlyn Bukema

    Quitting junk food produces similar withdrawal-type symptoms as drug addiction

  9. Highly processed foods linked to addictive eating

    Highly processed foods linked to addictive eating