appetiteregulation
nounUK /ˈæpɪtaɪt ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
US /ˈæpɪtaɪt ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
The way your body decides when you are hungry and when you are full.
Good sleep helps with appetite regulation, so you don't feel hungry all the time.
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2. The biological process by which the body balances how much food it needs.
Scientists study appetite regulation to understand why some people overeat.
3. The control of desire for food through signals from the body and brain.
Appetite regulation involves hormones that tell the brain when to stop eating.
4. The management of hunger levels so a person eats the right amount.
Regular meals support healthy appetite regulation in children.