Neural underpinnings of food choice and consumption in obesity.
Erynn L ChristensenIan H HardingKatharina VoigtTrevor T-J ChongAntonio Verdejo-GarciaPublished in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)
An individual's preference for a food option modulates the brain activity associated with choosing and consuming it. The relationship between food preference and underlying brain activity is altered in obesity, with reduced engagement of cognition-related regions when presented with a highly valued option, but a blunted response in reward-related regions upon consumption.