Marie
Ken Steele wrote:
John Kulig wrote:
I think the implication of these findings is that the "set point" idea (our body knows how to regulate itself) optimally flies out the window. It's possible we have inherited eating mechanisms different that those for water and temperature regulation where we maintain homeostasis that is beneficial for our survival. Eating appears regulated by the rule "if food is available, eat! And store what you don't immediately need for the next famine" (even though there are mechanisms that slow down eating - serotonin receptors triggered by glucose, leptin in the bloodstream, etc).
Other animals follow the same rule. Now we must worry about obese pets, too.
--------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth M. Steele, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Department of Psychology http://www.psych.appstate.edu Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 USA ---------------------------------------------------------------
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