Will you be hungry if in a calorie deficit?
                                
                                
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                                According to a study cited by the National Institutes of Health, while some short-term restriction may initially increase cravings, a long-term, moderate calorie deficit can actually reduce them. This suggests that while some hunger signals are normal, persistent, overwhelming hunger is not an inevitable side effect of a calorie deficit and can be managed effectively.