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Energy Balance Feedback Loop

Meaning

The Energy Balance Feedback Loop is the sophisticated physiological control system that continuously monitors and adjusts energy intake relative to energy expenditure. This closed-loop system ensures that the body maintains a stable energy reservoir and defends its established body weight set point. It involves a complex interplay between peripheral signals from fat stores and the gut, and central integration within the brain. Effective function of this loop is essential for metabolic stability and preventing chronic energy surplus or deficit.