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FAIM HEDONIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Dietetics
  • Hygiene and Health
CONT

Hedonic hunger refers to consumption of food just for pleasure and not to maintain energy homeostasis. In this condition, the subject eats also when not in a state of short-term energy depletion, and food is consumed uniquely because of its gustatory rewarding properties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Diététique
  • Hygiène et santé
CONT

Il convient tout d'abord de distinguer la faim physiologique, déclenchée par un besoin réel, de la faim hédonique, uniquement motivée par le plaisir gustatif qui lui est associé.

Spanish

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