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 Hunger is the body’s physical signal to eat to maintain the energy you need to fuel your day. Hunger signals can come in a variety of forms from a growling of the stomach to a headache. Appetite is more about a desire to eat. Appetite can be stimulated from hunger, but it can also be prompted by environmental or emotional circumstances. Satisfying both hunger and appetite is important to improve signals of satiety, or the feeling of fullness.
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Melissa
6/21/2022 11:22:49 am
Yes! I did some research on this topic a year ago when I lost my appetite completely due to stress, anxiety and depression. I was alarmed when, as an avid and frequent food consumer, I had no cravings and found myself not eating or eating poorly -mainly snacks like cookies or chips. After researching, I had to force myself to make more planned and balanced meals that I did not crave or desire, because I knew I had to keep my diet nutrient-rich. Leave a Reply. |
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