A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization of Global Food Addiction over the Last Decade

Overview

Journal Medicine (Baltimore)

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Oct 29

PMID 39470547

Authors

Ranhao Li

Tao Liu

Ruibin Li

Wei Wang

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Abstract

Background: Food addiction is a chronic psychological disorder resulting from repeated consumption of highly palatable foods, leading to physical and mental harm. It involves individuals who struggle to control their intake of high-energy, high-fat, and high-sugar foods, often experiencing withdrawal reactions and intense cravings that trigger binge eating during stress. Recent research has focused on the impact of food addiction on physical health, nutrition, and mental well-being. This study aims to review and analyze current evidence on food addiction to advance research in China.

Methods: A total of 941 articles on food addiction published between January 2013 and April 2023 were analyzed using the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace software was utilized to identify research trends, collaborations among disciplines, authors, and institutions, as well as key topics and emerging keywords.

Results: The number of publications on food addiction has steadily increased over the past decade, with the United States leading in research output (393 articles). The University of Michigan and author Gearhardt AN were prominent contributors. Key research topics included obesity, eating disorders, addiction, and overeating. Emerging themes encompassed obesity psychology, food composition, brain function, and behavioral addiction.

Conclusion: Global research on food addiction primarily focuses on understanding the psychological and neurological underpinnings, metabolic implications, addictive behaviors, and treatment modalities such as sleeve gastrectomy. Future research aims to develop personalized prevention and intervention strategies for food addiction.

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