The control center for food intake, the appestat, is located in the hypo- thalamus, an area of the brain that functions like a thermostat to turn on eating behavior and then turn it off when the desire or hunger has been satisfied.

Where is the Appestat in the brain?

The appestat is the part of the brain that regulates hunger and is found in the hypothalamus. With proper eating-habits, the appestat tells us when we've had enough to eat. It prevents us from overeating, which in turn regulates digestion and hormone-secretion.

How can weight be under control?