People use food to soothe the reward centres of the brain when feeling low. ‘This leads to abnormal weight gain which perpetuates negative body image. This is a vicious cycle,’ says Dr Shaunak Ajinkya, Consultant Psychiatrist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Study suggests that 1 in 7 people could be addicted to the refined carbohydrates and added fats in ultra-processed foods. What are ultra-processed foods? How do people get addicted?
After analyzing 281 studies across 36 countries, a team of researchers estimated that 14% of adults and 12% of children have an addiction to ultra-processed food.