How Our Conscious Choices Override Our Need for Nutrients

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom birth, our bodies are finely tuned to meet our nutritional needs. Infants triple their birth weight in the first year, driven by an instinctual drive to feed. As we grow, our nutritional requirements evolve, often imperceptibly. Toddlers experience a natural decline in appetite, coinciding with slower growth rates. Adolescents undergo growth spurts, requiring increased caloric intake, yet they often maintain lean physiques as their bodies efficiently utilize energy. However, as adults, our eating patterns become influenced by various factors beyond mere nutritional needs. Cultural norms, social settings, and emotional…

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