Why Do I Feel Hungry at School But Not at Home? The Complex Reasons Explained
                                
                                
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                                Demanding intellectual tasks, like studying in class, cause fluctuations in the brain's glucose and insulin levels, which can send powerful hunger signals even when the body has not burned a significant amount of calories. This often explains the perplexing feeling of hunger that arises during the school day, only to disappear once you return home and relax.