Neue Waffen Gegen Körperspeck? Gastrointestinale Mechanismen und ihre Bedeutung für die Behandlung der Adipositas

The acute regulation of hunger and satiety is primarily due to the interaction between the stomach and the hypothalamus. Satiety develops mainly as a result of filling and distention of the stomach; the ingested volume is crucial whereas the energy content is irrelevant. The main reasons for an increased energy intake are a high energy density of foods, liquid calories, a large variety of foods, and frequent meals. Conservative nutritional therapies for obesity are successful only in the short-term. In the long-term, a low calory diet can be achieved by favouring foods with low energy density while also taking into consideration individual eating habits.