Hedonic hunger
Hedonic Hunger
Hedonic hunger (/hɪˈdɒnɪk/ huh-don-ik; from the Greek hēdonē, meaning "pleasure") is a term used in the field of Nutrition and Psychology to describe the drive to eat for pleasure when there is no physiological need for food. This type of hunger is often triggered by environmental cues, such as the sight or smell of food, rather than by an empty stomach.
Etymology
The term "hedonic hunger" is derived from the word hedonism, which is the philosophy that pleasure is the highest good and proper aim of human life. In the context of hunger and eating, hedonic hunger refers to the pursuit of pleasure derived from consuming food, particularly highly palatable foods that are rich in sugar, fat, and salt.
Related Terms
- Appetite: A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
- Satiation: The feeling or state of being sated.
- Satiety: The state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more.
- Homeostatic Hunger: Hunger that arises from the body's need for energy.
- Palatability: The hedonic reward provided by foods or fluids that are agreeable to the "palate" in regard to the homeostatic satisfaction of nutritional, water, or energy needs.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hedonic hunger
- Wikipedia's article - Hedonic hunger
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