Definition of «appetite regulation»

"Appetite regulation" refers to the process by which our bodies naturally control our feelings of hunger and fullness. It involves a combination of signals from our stomach, brain, and hormones, which work together to help us eat when we need energy and stop eating when we are satisfied.

Sentences with «appetite regulation»

Previous studies by other labs have demonstrated that diabetes may affect brain hormones involved in appetite regulation. (joslin.org)
Do infants fed directly from the breast have improved appetite regulation and slower growth during early childhood compared with infants fed from a bottle? (parentingscience.com)
A potential concern is that the manipulation of perceived intake amounts to a form of deception that tells us little about normal appetite regulation. (journals.plos.org)
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