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A Review on Pleasure-driven Eating: Unravelling the Role of Hedonic Hunger in Modern Diets and Health
Introduction: Hedonic hunger describes an appetite driven by the desire for pleas-urable eating experiences, distinct from the body's need for energy and nutrients (physiolog-ical hunger). This review examines the scientific underpinnings of hedonic hunger, including the research methodologies used to monitor it, the factors that influence it, the molecular mechanisms, physiological consequences, and implications for public health. Methods: This review article was developed by synthesizing insights from research pu …