| Sugar and fat: cravings and aversions. | |
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PMID: 12612163 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Food cravings are extremely common, particularly among women. Cravings are frequently reported for specific types of foods, including chocolate and foods high in both sugar and fat. Cravings for specific macronutrients, such as carbohydrate, have been postulated to result from a physiological need to alter neurotransmitters in such states as eating disorders, affective disorders or obesity. However, studies of such cravings are often confounded by differing sensory properties of high and low carbohydrate foods. There is some evidence that sweet, high fat foods are preferred by women with binge-eating disorders and that those preferences are mediated by the endogenous opioid system. Aversion to fat is seen primarily in women with anorexia nervosa. However, it is possible that changes in fat preference may be achieved through behavioral or pharmacological approaches. An understanding of food cravings and aversions may lead to improved methods for the prevention and treatment of obesity and eating disorders. |
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Authors:
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Susan Yanovski |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of nutrition Volume: 133 ISSN: 0022-3166 ISO Abbreviation: J. Nutr. Publication Date: 2003 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-03-03 Completed Date: 2003-04-11 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404243 Medline TA: J Nutr Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 835S-837S Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. sy29f@nih.gov |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cacao Dietary Fats / administration & dosage* Dietary Sucrose / administration & dosage* Eating Disorders Female Food Preferences* Humans Male Neurotransmitter Agents / physiology Obesity Opioid Peptides / physiology Sex Characteristics |
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0/Dietary Fats; 0/Dietary Sucrose; 0/Neurotransmitter Agents; 0/Opioid Peptides |
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