Book
Guyenet SJ, The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat, Flatiron Books, 2017. Illustrations by Shizuka N. Aoki. 304 p.
Why we cite it
The library's primary accessible reference on the neuroscience of overeating. Presents the case that overeating stems from ancient brain circuits mismatched with modern food environments — not from willpower deficiency. Referenced across 93+ companion pieces as the go-to source for brain reward systems, food cues, environment design, satiety signaling, and the lipostat. Chapter 11 (pp. 223-237, available in directory) covers environment design and food visibility — the basis for page-specific citations used in k-files.
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