the name given to an eating disturbance where a person is preoccupied with weight, body image and food. Food is a source of pleasure. See binge eating disorder; bulimia nervosa.
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "FOOD ADDICTION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/food-addiction/ (accessed July 5, 2022).
