Food craving and consumption driven by pleasure and reward rather than physiological need, contributing to overeating and obesity in food-abundant environments.
Example: Eating for enjoyment, stress relief, or social reasons when not physically hungry, often involving highly palatable foods high in sugar, fat, or salt.
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