Scientists suggest food could be labelled 'addictive' to help change diets

Researchers said the way some people consume foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates could 'meet the criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorder'.

Labelling some foods as "addictive" could help people change their diets, scientists have said, as estimates suggest that one in seven adults and one in eight children could be hooked on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

Researchers said the way some people consume foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates could "meet the criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorder".