The neural correlates of delay discounting in obesity and binge eating disorder.

Romina Miranda-OlivosTrevor StewardIgnacio Martínez-ZalacaínGemma Mestre-BachAsier Juaneda-SeguíSusana Jiménez-MurciaJosé A Fernández-FormosoNuria VilarrasaMisericordia Veciana de Las HerasNuria CustalNuria VirgiliRafael Lopez-UrdialesJosé M MenchónRoser GraneroCarles Soriano-Mas Fernando Fernandez-Aranda

Published in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2021)

Our findings suggest decreased activity in the anterior insula may underlie heightened delay discounting in individuals with obesity, contributing the probability of choosing immediate rewards over delayed rewards based on emotional states. Future studies including larger, more diverse samples are required to confirm these effects.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
functional connectivity
current status
body mass index
skeletal muscle