Why you might keep eating even when full
'The hunger trap hypothesis': New horizons in understanding the control of food intake.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 50 / 5
Evidence Score
Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
Publication
Journal
Medical hypotheses
Year
2019
Authors
N. Aytekin, Banu Godfri, Adam Cunliffe
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When the body does not absorb enough essential vitamins and minerals, hunger signals continue to activate until the required nutrients are obtained.
In people with obesity, consuming foods high in calories but low in essential vitamins and minerals may lead to increased eating, as the body attempts to obtain necessary nutrients, which can contribute to continued overeating in environments where such foods are common.