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".

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Clip 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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UK only
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Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: The Secrets of Your Food
  • Episode: Food on the Brain
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