hunger pang
Empty stomach signal
A hunger pang is a sharp, cramping sensation in the stomach caused by the need for food.
The plural hunger pangs is more common, describing the waves of discomfort that signal an empty stomach: I skipped breakfast and the hunger pangs hit by midmorning.
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- caloric intakeEnergy consumed through eating
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
- food scarcityInsufficient available nutrition
- empty stomachDigestive tract without food
growling stomach · digestive system · stress eating · comfort food · midnight snack · fasting · intermittent fasting · mood swings · macronutrients · portion control · glycemic index · fiber content · metabolism · nutrient absorption · nutrient density · mealtime · blood sugar · energy conservation
- Stomach Sensationsnausea, fullness, cramps, bloating, rumbling
- cravingscraving, cravings, food craving, salt craving, appetite
- reflexesreflex, reflexes, reflex action, reflex response, quick reflexes
hunger pangfullness
State of being complete
satiety · satiation · food coma · repletion · feeling full
hunger pangcontentment
Peaceful satisfaction with circumstances
satisfaction · comfort · ease
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