Eat It Up: Why We Get Hungry
Medically Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on February 23, 2023
Question 1/14
Less sleep makes you more hungry.
- True
- False
Question 2/14
What makes you "hangry"?
- "Hanger" is not a real thing
- Enzymes in your empty stomach trigger feelings of anger in your brain
- Low blood sugar sends you into "fight or flight" mode
Question 3/14
What time of day is the typical person hungriest?
- 7 a.m.
- 10 a.m.
- 8 p.m.
Question 4/14
The parts of your stomach that send signals to your brain when you’re full are called:
- Overflow valves
- Tensile transmitters
- Stretch receptors
Question 5/14
This is a sign your hunger is emotional instead of physical.
- It comes on quickly and urgently
- It comes on slowly and you can put it off
- It’s easy to stop eating once you’re full
Question 6/14
Pictures of food:
- Can make you feel full
- Can make you feel hungry
- Have no effect
Question 7/14
You’re likely to eat more after studying than after relaxing because:
- It’s a habit
- You burn calories when you use your brain
- Using your brain affects the sugar in your blood
Question 8/14
A growling stomach is a sign of hunger.
- True
- False
- Sometimes
Question 9/14
Which of these can increase your appetite?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Stomach cancer
Question 10/14
This makes you feel full longest:
- Fiber
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
Question 11/14
You think you’re hungry sometimes when you’re actually thirsty because:
- Hunger and thirst are controlled by the same part of your brain
- Lack of water affects your thinking
- You’d rather eat than drink
Question 12/14
If you eat food really quickly, you’re more likely to eat:
- Less
- More
- Same amount
Question 13/14
Drinking alcohol makes you eat more.
- True
- False
Question 14/14
Body fat affects how hungry you are.
- True
- False