Research has shown that when we eat a highly nutritious meal, even if it is not a large amount, we will ____.
A) still be motivated to eat because our stomach is not full
B) be less motivated to eat, even if our stomach is not full
C) secrete large amounts of ghrelin
D) stop secreting CCK

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When we eat a highly nutritious meal, our body receives the necessary nutrients and is satisfied, leading to a decrease in hunger and a reduced motivation to eat, even if our stomach is not full. This is because nutrients activate various signals in the body that communicate satiety to the brain and reduce the secretion of the hunger hormone ghrelin, while increasing the release of the hormone CCK, which promotes feelings of fullness. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.

Research Has Shown That When We Eat a Highly Nutritious