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"&lt;p&gt;No. Food addiction is classified as a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.addictionhelp.com/behavioral-addiction/&quot;&gt;behavioral addiction&lt;/a&gt;, similar to gambling addiction or shopping addiction, caused by a dependence on the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system.&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, eating disorders are mental illnesses often caused by body image issues, anxiety, and unhealthy relationships with food. While the two conditions can co-occur, they are entirely different diagnoses.&lt;/p&gt;\n"
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