“Food addiction” isn’t an official medical diagnosis. But if it were to become one, it would pose a number of potential upsides and downsides.
If you’re curious about how food addiction becoming a legitimate medical diagnosis can affect people struggling with and recovering from eating disorders, take a look at this interesting article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/healthy-brain-happy-life/202208/what-would-happen-if-food-addiction-was-made-official.
Matthew A. Webster, MA, MS, ED.D, LPC
Martin Counseling, PLLC in Katy, TX.
Dr. Matt Webster is a professional educator, nutritionist, and therapist located in the Houston, Texas area. He specializes in couples therapy, sexuality, and maladaptive eating patterns with a focus on the role of nutrition. More About Matt >>
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