Module 33: Hunger

Glucose

The form of sugar that circulates in the blood and provides the major source of energy for body tissues ) when it's level is low, we feel - hunger

Set point

The point at which the "weight thermostat- “ may be set. When the body falls below

This - weight increased hunger and A lowered hunger and A lower metabolic rate

May combine to ‘

Basal metabolic rate

The body's natural resting rate of energy output

Obesity

Defined as body max index (BMI) measurement above 30 which is calculated

. From weight - to-height ratio individuals who are overweight