Tag: Fat and hunger

Overconsumption of fat has frequently been blamed for rising obesity rates, but recent studies show that dietary fat plays a complex and critical role in regulating hunger and fullness. While fats have the highest energy density of all macronutrients, their digestion process and impact on appetite-regulating hormones are key factors that prevent the body from being hungry.

According to a study published in the *Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology*, high-fat meals can induce higher subjective satiety scores compared to high-protein or high-carbohydrate meals in the short term, but the effect on overall energy intake can be complex. This raises the critical question: do fats suppress hunger, or does their high energy density encourage overconsumption?