Fat, addiction and the reward pathway | The Secrets of Your Food
Michael describes in detail what is happening in the pleasure centres of our brain and why such fatty foods can feel "addictive".
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 2'46''
- Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
- Health & Social Care | Nutritional Health | Understand concepts of nutritional health and characteristics of essential nutrients
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Secrets of Your Food
- Episode: Food on the Brain
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