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Abstract Although nutrition is a necessary action for the survival of individuals, it is an enjoyable situation that appeals to our various senses. However, the constant consumption of delicious foods that appeal to our senses can create addiction-like situations in some individuals. food addiction It is a concept defined as a specific adaptation to one or more foods that an individual consumes regularly. Apart from various psychological and social problems, some hormonal imbalances, anomalies in brain structures and side effects caused by the use of various drugs can constitute the pathophysiology of food addiction. Clinical studies on food addiction are increasing, but there is no specific treatment method, as it is not yet officially defined as a type of addiction by international authorities. In addition to the treatment methods generally applied to obese individuals, the underlying pathological conditions of obesity are identified and appropriate multidisciplinary treatment strategies are developed. The most commonly used treatment strategies are medical nutrition treatments, psychotherapies, pharmacological treatments and neuromodulation treatments. In this compilation study The aim of this study is to examine and discuss the relationship between food addiction and obesity in the light of current literatüre. Keywords: Food addiction, Nutrition, Dopamine, Obesity

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