The following features are indicative of Food Addiction:
low self-esteem
consuming food quickly
depression
panic attacks
increased feelings of anxiety
feeling sad
feeling hopeless
increased irritability
gaining weight rapidly
digestive disorders
cravings
fatigue
It is possible that Food Addiction shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Food Addiction
The following are the most common causes of Food Addiction:
overexpression FOSB gene
Risk Factors for Food Addiction
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Food Addiction:
family history
psychological issues
during the teens and early 20s
people on dieting
Prevention of Food Addiction
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Food Addiction. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
talk with the pediatrician
Occurrence of Food Addiction
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Food Addiction cases seen each year worldwide:
Very rare between 1K - 10K cases
Common Age Group
Food Addiction most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 12-35 years
Common Gender
Food Addiction can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Food Addiction
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Food Addiction:
Eating attitudes test: To measure the symptoms and concerns characteristic of eating
SCOFF questionnaire: To assess the presence of disorder
Body attitudes test: To measure an individual's attitude towards one's own body
Body attitudes questionnaire: A 44 item self-report questionnaire to measures a woman's attitude towards their own body
Eating disorder inventory: To assess the presence of eating disorders
Doctor for Diagnosis of Food Addiction
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Food Addiction:
Psychotherapist
Nutritional counsellor
Psychiatrist
Complications of Food Addiction if untreated
Yes, Food Addiction causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Food Addiction is left untreated:
poor quality of life
problems functioning at work
social isolation
obesity
joint problems
heart disease
type 2 diabetes
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
sleep-related breathing disorders
depression
bipolar disorder
anxiety
Self-care for Food Addiction
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Food Addiction:
Stick to the treatment plan: Helps in maintaining overall health
Resist urges to weigh yourself: Helps maintaining healthy habits
Physical activity: Improve overweight related problems
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Food Addiction
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Food Addiction:
Acupuncture: Helps reducing anxiety
Massage: Helps relaxing the body
Yoga: Helps maintaining overall health
Meditation: Helps in relieving stress
Patient Support for Treatment of Food Addiction
The following actions may help Food Addiction patients:
Friends and family support: Helps coping with emotional feelings
Stay connected with family member and friends: Help feel better during and after treatment and help maintain overall health
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Food Addiction.