Abstract
Food availability and associated sensory cues such as olfaction are known to trigger a range of hormonal and behavioural responses. When food availability is predictable these physiological and behavioural responses can become entrained to set times and occur in anticipation of food rather than being dependent on the food-related cues. Here we summarise the range of physiological and behavioural responses to food when the time of its availability is unpredictable, and consider the potential to manipulate feeding patterns for benefit in metabolic and mental health.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 985-1002 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Nutrients |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Mar 2014 |
Keywords
- binge eating
- irregular feeding
- meal schedules
- anxiety
- food anticipatory activity
- behaviour