The chemical senses and nutrition

The chemical senses are comprised of the senses of taste, smell and chemical irritation. They are often referred to as the minor senses though considerable evidence documents their vital roles in human health, reproduction and the quality of life. In addition to being the primary driver of food choice, the chemical senses also serve as signaling systems that modulate appetite, digestion, metabolism, energy balance and body weight [1,2].
Source: Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research