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NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology Week 8 Journal Entry  Food Addiction

NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology Week 8 Journal Entry  Food Addiction

NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology Week 8 Journal Entry  Food Addiction

NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology

Week 8 Journal Entry

 Food Addiction

Food addiction is a somewhat controversial term. When considering that obesity is a significant issue in any field of practice, the Advanced Practice Nurse must be aware of current research and treatment discussions. Watch the video in Week 8: Learning Materials from Dr. Mark Gold, who is a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases, and Ashley Gearhardt, PhD., a food addiction expert. Read the article in Week 8: Learning Materials that discusses Food Addiction in general and then locate a second article that deals with your population specific program, i.e. family, pediatrics, women, psychiatric, geriatric, acute care, etc.NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology Week 8 Journal Entry  Food Addiction

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In your one-two page journal submission, discuss the concept of Food Addiction and possible scenarios or patients that you are likely to encounter in your practice as an APRN.

Finally, discuss your personal thoughts on food addiction – is this real or junk science? Why or why not? How do you intend to address obesity in your own practice?

The paper submission should be 500-750 words in length and in APA format.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.