I THINK (and tis is just off the top of my head) that the estrogens alter fat distribution in the female body and it's not really related to hunger, but rather body metabolism. A mature female body is much curvier than an immature female body, and that means more weight. Carol
Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Phone: 563-333-6482 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared with anyone without permission of the sender. -----Original Message----- From: James K. Denson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 2/13/2008 1:12 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] Question about Hunger We are discussing motivation for hunger in class today and student wanted to know why women gain weight when they go on the pill. Is it related to any of the hunger hormones? Any ideas? <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> J. Kevin Denson Kempsville High School Social Studies Department Chair AP Psychology/Psychology Teacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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