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The science of nutrition and healthy eating
The science of nutrition and healthy eating

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2.1 Sensory signals

Thinking about your favourite cake initiates the cephalic (of the head) phase.This causes the feeling of hunger and prepares the digestive tract for the ingestion of food by secreting saliva and gastric juices.