#58 Dr. Eliza Gordon - Food Addiction
Dr. Eliza Gordon is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah working in bariatrics and weight management. She earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Health & Psychology from the University of Florida. She also has a Master's in Public Health and a background in personal training. In our conversation, we explore the contentious topic of food addiction, taking a deep dive into the latest scientific evidence on the matter.
References:
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/4/477
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13668-020-00305-5
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-018-0203-9
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Defining addiction
05:12 How can we be addicted to food if it's necessary for survival?
07:45 Similarities between food & drug addiction
11:50 Addictive foods
19:10 The role of genetics & environment in food addiction
26:50 How to manage food addiction
34:15 Abstinence
38:00 Using food as a coping mechanism
44:20 The relationship between obesity, binge eating, and food addiction
49:30 How do we determine if someone is addicted to food?
51:40 Future research directions
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