Regarding factors that influence eating, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)If you are well fed, leptin dulls the tongue's sensitivity to sweet tastes.
B)People with weight problems are prone to overeat when they are anxious, angry, or sad.
C)If you eat too much of any particular food, it will become more appealing and be eaten habitually.
D)Cultural values greatly affect the incentive value of foods.

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C is false because typically, if you eat too much of any particular food, it becomes less appealing over time, not more appealing. This is due to a phenomenon known as sensory-specific satiety, where the more you are exposed to a specific food, the less you may desire it.

Regarding Factors That Influence Eating, Which of the Following Statements