Tuesday 25 September 2012

research for documentary

Fast Food AddictionHamburgers and French fries could be as addictive as heroin, scientists have claimed.
'Cold turkey'
They found that rats fed a diet containing 25% sugar are thrown into a state of anxiety when the sugar is removed.
Their symptoms included chattering teeth and the shakes - similar to those seen in people withdrawing from nicotine or morphine, according to researchers.
Dr Hoebel said he believed high-fat foods stimulate opioids or 'pleasure chemicals' in the brain.
"The implication is that some animals - and by extension some people - can become overly dependent on sweet food," he said.
Further studies published in New Scientist magazine back up this theory.

Primary Research: Locations for interviews; • Colleges • Coffee Shops • Smoking areas • Pubs • Beauty Salons • Make up stores • Cafés Suitable mise-en-scene for interviews; Background of coffee, beauty products, sweets and chocolate, cigarettes. Everyday scenarios Secondary Research: • Extracts from Man vs. food and American fast food shows • Online blogs for facts and statistics • Screen recorder online • Images of cosmetic surgery or treatment • Clips of beauty treatments

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