A Noisy Carbohydrate Addiction.
10.4093/jkd.2016.17.3.147
- Author:
Sung Wan CHUN
1
;
So Hun KIM
;
Chong Hwa KIM
;
Seo Young SOHN
;
Kyu Jeung AHN
;
Suk CHON
;
Dong Hyeok CHO
;
You Cheol HWANG
Author Information
1. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea. waan@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Addiction;
Carbohydrate;
Craving;
Eating disorder;
Sweetener
- MeSH:
Behavior, Addictive;
Carbohydrates;
Craving;
Feeding Behavior;
Happiness;
Psychology;
Sweetening Agents
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2016;17(3):147-154
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy and a major component of the structure of living things-; there are many different kinds. As eating behavior is a part of life, it was usually not described in addiction. However, sometimes it seems aspects of addiction. This eating behavior can also appear with regard to other food. A bio-psycho-social model is required for complex analysis of addiction. When highly addictive agents are excluded, we can usually identify a key factor related to the vulnerability of the individual to addictive behavior. Considering that every source of happiness can potentially lead to addictive behaviors, we need to be cautious about the controlling. Not every carbohydrate can be connected with addictive behavior. Addictive behavior could be associated with a variety of ingredients other than carbohydrates. Until recently, sweet substances were thought to be the primary culprit behind addictive behavior. It is necessary to identify the food component or other factors associated with a specific craving. A multidimensional approach to the psychology of addictive behaviors might be more useful than opposing carbohydrate consumption in general.
