Eating slowly is important to healthy eating and weight management because it
A. makes the calories go the appropriate places in the body.
B. gives the liver more time to prepare for digestion.
C. lowers the amount of calories that are digested because of increased chewing.
D. gives the brain time to register that you're full, thus preventing overeating.
Answer: D. gives the brain time to register that you're full, thus preventing overeating.
The pace at which you eat also is important. You should try not to eat too quickly. If your body doesn’t get a chance to register that you’ve eaten, you’ll never feel satiated. This scenario will result in overeating and eventually excess weight gain. There’s some truth to the suggestion that you should eat slowly, without any distractions, such as reading the paper or watching television, to help you eat only the amount of food you require.