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Relationships Among the Brain, the Digestive System, and Eating Behavior

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Relationships Among the Brain, the Digestive System, and Eating Behavior

Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN/ASIN: 0309366836
ISBN-13: 9780309366830
Number of pages: 135

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The authors review current knowledge on the relationship between the brain and eating behavior, explore the interaction between the brain and the digestive system, and consider what is known about the brain's role in eating patterns and consumer choice.

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