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Appetite

Contents

Used for

appetite regulation

Broader Terms

nutrient intake activity

Related Terms

appetite regulatory center, hunger, satiation

Scope Note

natural recurring desire for food.

Facts

  • Appetite is a feeling of craving for something
  • Appetite regulates adequate energy intake to maintain metabolic needs
  • Appetite represents a desire to satisfy a physical or mental need.
  • Most commonly appetite is a consequence of the feeling of hunger.
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