One in five US adults report frequent thoughts about food
Nearly 1 in 5 US adults say they often or always think about food, according to the report. About half of all adults experience frequent food-related thoughts at least sometimes.
Why it matters
This may affect mental health and eating behaviors; evidence comes from survey data.
Key facts
- study
- food noise
- population
- American adults
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Definition of food noise
Food noise refers to persistent thoughts about food, often described as intrusive or uncontrollable.
Sources
- Nearly 1 in 5 US Adults Say They Can’t Stop Thinking of Food Medscape · medscape.com
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