Physiological influences on food choices Flashcards
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Q
Hunger
Appetite
Satiety
A
hunger is the body’s need for food and is controlled by a gland in the brain known as the Hypothalamus- when the body becomes hungry it sends messages to it of how much food it needs. It is also related to a persons desire.
is the urge for food even when not hungry. Appetite is triggered by the site and aroma of food.
How ‘full’ your stomach feels after food. This cam affect the food choices- if you feel full you will not eat further
