Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Efferent, or motor, nerve fibers carry signals from the central nervous system toward the peripheral nervous system, including the muscle nerves (Mathews et al., 2017).

An efferent system consists of neurons and neurotransmitters that transmit signals from the CNS to other body parts to cause an effect or action (Mathews et al., 2017). Efferent systems…

Efferent vagus nerves are the motor neurons that carry signals from the CNS to target organs, particularly the digestive system's tissues, to cause an effect or action. Unlike the afferent…

Emotional eating is a behavior in which individuals eat in response to their emotions rather than to satisfy physical hunger. It often involves using food as a means of coping…

Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt, bounce back, and maintain mental and emotional well-being in the face of adversity, stress, or challenging circumstances. It involves effectively coping with and…

Endocrine cells are specialized cells that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream. These hormones play a critical role in regulating numerous bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, mood, and…

The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs in the human body that produce and release hormones. These hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various physiological functions,…

Endotoxins are the toxic substances released from the cell walls of specific bacterial proteins, particularly gram-negative bacteria when damaged or dying. For instance, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a type of endotoxin…

Energy balance is the harmony between the energy you consume through food and the energy your body uses through activities and metabolic processes. When intake matches expenditure, weight remains stable.…

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a complex network of neurons located in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the esophagus to the rectum. Often referred to as…