2014
Food cravings, food intake, and weight status in a community-based sample
Chao A, Grilo CM, White MA, Sinha R. Food cravings, food intake, and weight status in a community-based sample. Eating Behaviors 2014, 15: 478-482. PMID: 25064302, PMCID: PMC4115250, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFood frequency questionnaireFood Craving InventoryFood cravingsHabitual intakeFood intakeSemi-quantitative food frequency questionnaireFast-food fatsCommunity-based sampleCarbohydrates/starchesFrequency questionnaireSignificant positive associationWeight statusBMIHigh fatIntakeComprehensive assessment batteryCravingType of foodAssessment BatteryRespective intakesPositive associationSignificant interactionFatAssociationFood
2011
Can food be addictive? Public health and policy implications
Gearhardt AN, Grilo CM, DiLeone RJ, Brownell KD, Potenza MN. Can food be addictive? Public health and policy implications. Addiction 2011, 106: 1208-1212. PMID: 21635588, PMCID: PMC3171738, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03301.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPublic health approachAddictive drugsHealth approachPublic health interventionsDiet-related diseasesDrugs of abuseFood-related problemsEconomic burdenFood-related diseasesHealth interventionsBehavioral effectsHyperpalatable foodsAddictive potentialRelated diseasesDiseaseAddictive substancesDrug addictionDrugsObesityAddictive processPublic healthStrong considerationHealthFoodImportant differences