UM Psychology Community Talk with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt

Title: Can Food Be Addictive? A Look At What We Eat And Why

Description:
Obesity rates have reached epidemic levels in the United States and across the globe. The availability of cheap, tasty, and heavily marketed foods is a major contributor to this public health crisis. Yet, we are only starting to understand how these foods "hook" us and what we can do to protect ourselves and our children from this toxic food environment. In this talk, Prof. Ashley Gearhardt, a leading researcher on food addiction, will discuss the impact of "junk" food on our brain and body across the lifespan. She'll also discuss empirically supported strategies to help you gain control over your own eating.