Is It Normal to be Hungrier When Injured?: How the Body Fuels Its Recovery
                                
                                
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                                Research indicates that the body's resting energy expenditure can increase by 15-50% after an injury, depending on its severity, to fuel the healing process. This significant increase in metabolic activity is why it is **normal to be hungrier when injured**.