The Reward System: Food and Obesity

This chapter explores the use of sugary and carbohydrate-rich foods as rewards and its connection to problematic eating habits. It discusses the neurobiological underpinnings of food cravings, likening them to addictive substances, and examines the societal normalization of such behaviors. The chapter emphasizes the importance of reevaluating our relationship with sugar, particularly in childhood, and highlights the hormonal factors driving overeating rather than nutrient deficiencies.