What suppresses appetite?

When you’re full, your body sends signals that say, “No more, thank you!”, like a bell ringing to tell everyone it’s time for dessert to stop.

Imagine you're eating a big plate of cookies. As you take each bite, your tummy gets happier and happier, like when you finally get to play with your favorite toy after waiting all day. But once your tummy is really happy, or maybe even a little stuffed, it sends a message up to your brain saying, “I’m done!”

That’s what suppresses appetite, things that make your brain say, “No more food!” even if you were just eating something delicious.

Sometimes, your body gets tired of eating because it already has enough energy. Like when you're playing with your toy and suddenly feel sleepy, your brain says, “I don’t need to eat anymore.”

Other times, your tummy sends a signal that goes straight to your brain, like a message in a bottle saying, “I’m full! I can’t take any more food!”

So whether it's feeling full or feeling tired, both help suppress appetite, and that’s why you might stop eating even if the cookies are still delicious. When you’re full, your body sends signals that say, “No more, thank you!”, like a bell ringing to tell everyone it’s time for dessert to stop.

Imagine you're eating a big plate of cookies. As you take each bite, your tummy gets happier and happier, like when you finally get to play with your favorite toy after waiting all day. But once your tummy is really happy, or maybe even a little stuffed, it sends a message up to your brain saying, “I’m done!”

That’s what suppresses appetite, things that make your brain say, “No more food!” even if you were just eating something delicious.