The recent surge in obesity prevalence has been greatly influenced by food intake and diet composition. Energy from food comes in three macronutrient forms- fat, protein, and carbohydrate.  Over the past 50 years, excessive consumption of carbohydrate in the U.S. has been linked with metabolic disease. However, although there is abundant physiological evidence for independent appetites for fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and micronutrients, the molecular mechanisms … Continue reading First liver-generated hormone to work with brain to control sugar-intake identified.