NURSING ANM AND GNM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Appetite is the body’s physical need for food
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Appetite is a person’s desire to eat food. It is distinct from hunger, which is the body’s biological response to a lack of food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally speaking, there are two types of hunger-physical and psychological ( 3 ). Physical hunger can be defined as your body’s drive to eat for survival, while psychological hunger is based more on cravings or external cues.

Detailed explanation-3: -What false hunger basically means is that you are eating in response to a need that is emotional (for example, when bored or stressed out or to have fun) or in response to some stimuli (a great smell, appetizing dishes, etc.)

Detailed explanation-4: -Appetite can be defined as a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food; or a strong desire for something, such as food.

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