Wonderfest: WHY did I eat THAT?! - Alterations in brain & behavior that contribute to obesity

 

Beyond hunger and energy-demand, food cues can strongly influence the urge to eat. These sights, sounds, and smells of food can trigger cravings that promote over-eating. What are the neurobiological mechanisms of cue-triggered food craving? How are we susceptible to diet-induced obesity via consumption of sugary and/or fatty “junk foods”?

Speaker: Dr. Carrie Ferrario, University of Michigan