Lead author Lindsey Parnarouskis, MS, reviews a secondary analysis of data collected in two earlier studies: Maternal Adiposity, Metabolism and Stress (MAMAS) the Family Food Study (FFS). This new study found that women experiencing food insecurity and greater access to highly processed foods more frequently report symptoms of food addiction, such as compulsive eating of certain types of food, unsuccessful attempts to cut down and withdrawal symptoms. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2022.05.017)