Hormones Related to Hunger
Parts of the Brain Involved
Environmental Influences
Cultural Influences
Eating Disorders/ Weight Loss Drugs
100

Helps control blood sugar and reduces hunger.

What is Insulin?

100

Regulates hunger and thirst.

What is the Hypothalamus?

100

Limited access to fresh produce. 

What is a "Food Desert"?

100

Diet depends on geographic location and climate.

What is Tradition?

100

Eating large amounts of food in a short time, even when you're not hungry.

What is Binge-Eating?

200

The "Fullness Hormone".

What is Leptin?

200

Controls emotions and taste.

What is the Amygdala?

200

It has a significant impact on our preferences.

What is an Advertisement?

200

Bring positive emotions and significance.

What is a Festival/Celebration?

200

Fear of gaining weight, which can lead to starvation.

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

300

The "Hunger Hormone".

What is Ghrelin?

300

Sends signals to the brain that you are full.

What is Satiation?

300

It can be a barrier to many low-income families.

What is Affordability?

300

Based on their identity and wisdom.

What is Religion?

300

Vomit to prevent weight gain after eating. 

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

400

Provides us with our main source of energy.

What is Glucose?

400

Humans have a natural weight that the body must maintain.

What is Set-Point Theory?

400

Some people may not have access to sustainable resources and might not get the nutrition they need.

What is Accessibility?

400

Focuses on olive oil and fish consumption.

What is the Mediterranean Diet?

400

Used to manage blood sugar levels, not recommended for weight loss.

What is Ozempic?

500

Trigger eating behaviors and reduce metabolism.

What is Neuropeptide Y?

500

The concept was created from an evolutionary perspective.

What is the Thrifty Gene Hypothesis?

500

How many fruits were in our presentation?

11 fruits!!

500

Celebration where you fast, a way to forgive your sins.

What is Yom Kippur?

500

Slows digestion to control your appetite.

What is Wegovy?