Dieting. Ideology versus physiology.
The author examines the phenomenon of dieting among the general public and among patients with weight problems. Setpoint and fiscal models are discussed and developmental programs, chemical regulators, endogenous and structural changes in the central nervous system, and sensory stimuli are detailed.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001066:Appetite / Q000502:physiology; D001835:Body Weight; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D002149:Energy Intake; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000503:physiopathology; D051379:Mice; D008820:Mice, Obese; D005082:Physical Exertion; D051381:Rats; D012527:Satiation / Q000502:physiology; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology