The ventromedial nucleus in the hypothalamus, where the so-called satiety centre is located, tells the body whether it is hungry or full. If it is inhibited or tricked, the result can be changes in eating patterns, he said.

• 他说，饱足中枢所在的丘脑腹内侧核会“告诉”身体什么时候饿了或饱了。如果它被抑制或“麻痹”，人的进食方式便会发生改变。