Food and addiction among the ageing population.

Food and addiction among the ageing population.
Ageing Res Rev. 2014 Oct 17;
Authors: Murray S, Kroll C, Avena NM
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.
PMID: 25449527 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Ageing Research Reviews - October 17, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Murray S, Kroll C, Avena NM Tags: Ageing Res Rev Source Type: research