Starvation refers to the severe deficiency in caloric intake of food or energy required to maintain one's life. In other words, it is the lack of food for a prolonged period.
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If you starve yourself for a longer period of time, will it trigger you to want to eat more?
Query: Hello doctor, I have started to notice something about my eating habits. I noticed that I have gained a lot of weight this year. And I have even been eating food that I do not like. I get hungry so many times during the day, even though I already ate. Last year, I would not say I was on a diet. But... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you starve for a long time, your body demands for more carbohydrates to complete its metabolism. If the starvation continues for a long time, the body starts accumulating energy for the period of starvation, hence you feel to eat more. The best way is to provide l... Read Full »
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