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Watch this report to learn how junk food can be just as addictive as drugs and alcohol.

can be defined as food that has extremely low nutritional value, is highly processed, and contains unhealthy levels of sugar, fat, and salt. Fast food refers to food that is easily accessible through drive-ins and counter orders. Some fast food can be healthy, but the majority of fast food can be classified as junk food. What Is Food Addiction? Food addiction is an addiction to a certain behavior—eating junk food. Compulsive overeating is a type of behavioral addiction. A behavioral addiction is characterized by a person becoming preoccupied with behaviors that cause them to feel pleasure. These types of behaviors include gambling, shopping, and eating. Someone who is addicted to food will have little to no control when it comes to his or her eating behaviors. They will spend much of their time eating or anticipating the way that eating will make them feel in the future.

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What Are Unhealthy Eating Habits?

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