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Hedonic hunger is defined as the desire to eat driven by the taste, smell, and rewarding value of food, independent of energy needs. Unlike homeostatic hunger, this condition does not aim to restore the body’s energy balance and can trigger consumption of palatable, high-energy foods. Physiological and Neurobiological Basis Hedonic hunger is associated with the brain’s reward system. The sensory properties of food activate reward centers. During this process, the following effects may occur: The