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Food reward pathways in obesity

Food reward pathways, particularly the brain's dopamine system, play a significant role in obesity by influencing eating behavior. These pathways are activated when individuals consume high-calorie, pleasurable foods, leading to feelings of satisfaction and reinforcing the desire to eat more. In people with obesity, the brain’s food reward system can become overactive in response to calorie-dense foods, causing an increased drive to eat and an inability to feel satisfied with smaller portions. This altered response to food reward is associated with compulsive overeating and the development of obesity. Over time, the brain may become conditioned to seek out these highly rewarding foods, making it difficult for individuals to make healthier dietary choices. Understanding how these food reward pathways function could lead to targeted treatments that help reduce the cravings for unhealthy foods and support weight loss efforts.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Russell Rising

Russell Rising

D & S Consulting Services Inc, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Jeane Silva

Jeane Silva

Augusta University, United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - F Buck Willis

F Buck Willis

University of Belize, Belize
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Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Charles Bernard

Charles Bernard

Criteria for Success, Inc., United States
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Nicolaus Dahlmann

Nicolaus Dahlmann

Institute for Biometry and Nutrition, Germany
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Fabiana Sant Anna Evangelista

Fabiana Sant Anna Evangelista

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Speaker at World Obesity and Weight Management Congress 2025 - Colleen Lindsey

Colleen Lindsey

Leading Notes, United States
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