It appears that, from time to time, everybody has a strong desire for some specific food.I want to know whether this is the feedback of the body needing certain nutrients or whether it's purely related other influences such as emotions.Q: To what extent are such cravings influenced by current nutrient levels1 in the body?1: When you're dying of thirst you'll definitely want some water. I'm rather talking about Damn, I really want an orange. (lack of citric acid and vitamin C).
Is a desire for a certain food related to the nutritional need for that food?
cognitive psychology;motivation;feeding