Family History Of Alcoholism Linked To Love Of Sweets Among Women

Ad campaigns have capitalized on women's concerns about their waistlines and marketed cigarettes as a fat-free alternative to diminish sweet cravings and satisfy hunger. New findings show that women who smoke cigarettes are less sensitive to sweet taste than women who have never smoked, meaning they require higher concentrations of a sweet solution in order to detect sweet taste. Results also show that women with a family history of alcoholism have greater sweet preferences and cravings.