Tag: Body response to hunger

According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition is the single gravest threat to the world's public health. This dire state, known as starvation, sets off a series of physiological and psychological changes as the body desperately tries to conserve energy and survive.

Studies show that within just a few hours of not eating, your body begins a series of metabolic shifts to conserve energy. Here is a comprehensive look at what will happen to your body if you are hungry, detailing the short-term discomfort and long-term effects on your health.