Food addiction: concept, associated factors and impact on working age

Abstract

In recent years, people prefer to eat more high-caloric foods or high-sugar foods that may have an addictive potential and can cause overweight or obesity. Food addiction (FA) has been introduced in the last decades in many countries. It may be referred to specific food related behaviors characterized by excessive and dysregulated consumption, especially with high calorie food. Many studies have found that FA is associated with overweight and depression. Furthermore, FA can have an impact on daily routine, work and relationships. However, there is no study regarding FA in Thailand. Therefore, studying about causes and effects of FA is
important for improving health and health care in Thailand.