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In this module, we'll explore how we regulate food intake and body weight. First, we'll review the food consumption cycle. Then you'll conduct a simulated experiment on one factor that influences how much we eat. Finally, you'll see what researchers have learned about the mechanisms that control eating behavior.

Background : Eating Behaviors Demonstration : Hunger: The Story Begins Activity : Test Yourself on the Food Consumption Cycle Demonstration : Hunger: The Story Continues Connections : Eating Disorders Further Reading Quiz