10.2 Hunger and Eating — Why Your Brain Controls What You Eat | Psychology 2e
After this lesson you will be able to…
- Understand why hunger and metabolism are incredibly complex biological systems.
- Learn the physical and chemical signals that trigger the sensation of hunger.
- Discover the multi-layered biological mechanisms that signal fullness and stop eating.
- Identify the brain regions that integrate hunger and satiety signals.
- Define metabolism and critically evaluate the controversial set point theory of body weight.
- Learn about the obesity epidemic, BMI flaws, and health risks of excess weight.
- Explore how socioeconomic status and physical environment influence body weight.
- Understand bariatric surgery as a medical intervention for severe obesity.
- Learn about Prader-Willi Syndrome, a genetic disorder causing insatiable hunger.
- Differentiate between bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and anorexia nervosa.
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Quiz: Hunger, Metabolism, and Eating Disorders
FundamentalsAnswer the following questions based on the video lesson you just watched. All answers can be found in the video — no outside knowledge is needed.
Practice: Hunger, Metabolism, and Eating Disorders
PracticeAnswer each question using what you learned in the video. Questions progress from recall to application — read each one carefully and use specific terminology from the lesson.