A Noisy Carbohydrate Addiction.

Chun,  Sung Wan; Kim,  So Hun; Kim,  Chong Hwa; Sohn,  Seo Young; Ahn,  Kyu Jeung; Chon,  Suk; Cho,  Dong Hyeok; Hwang,  You Cheol

doi:2016.17.3.147

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 17(3); 2016 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2016;17(3):147-154.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2016.17.3.147 Published online October 13, 2016.

소란스러운 탄수화물 중독

전성완, 김소헌, 김종화, 손서영, 안규정, 전숙, 조동혁, 황유철

A Noisy Carbohydrate Addiction.

Sung Wan Chun, So Hun Kim, Chong Hwa Kim, Seo Young Sohn, Kyu Jeung Ahn, Suk Chon, Dong Hyeok Cho, You Cheol Hwang

¹Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea. waan@schmc.ac.kr
²Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
³Department of Internal Medicine, Sejong General Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
⁴Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seonam University, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
⁵Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
⁶Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
⁷Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.

Abstract

Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy and a major component of the structure of living things-; there are many different kinds. As eating behavior is a part of life, it was usually not described in addiction. However, sometimes it seems aspects of addiction. This eating behavior can also appear with regard to other food. A bio-psycho-social model is required for complex analysis of addiction. When highly addictive agents are excluded, we can usually identify a key factor related to the vulnerability of the individual to addictive behavior. Considering that every source of happiness can potentially lead to addictive behaviors, we need to be cautious about the controlling. Not every carbohydrate can be connected with addictive behavior. Addictive behavior could be associated with a variety of ingredients other than carbohydrates. Until recently, sweet substances were thought to be the primary culprit behind addictive behavior. It is necessary to identify the food component or other factors associated with a specific craving. A multidimensional approach to the psychology of addictive behaviors might be more useful than opposing carbohydrate consumption in general.

Key Words: Addiction, Carbohydrate, Craving, Eating disorder, Sweetener