Part of maintaining your health includes having an appetite for food. Food provides you with the necessary nutrients to keep your body strong and gives you the energy to engage in everyday activities.

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Various factors — such as stress, increased activity, and certain medical conditions — can cause an elevated appetite. In females, low estrogen can play a role. Increased appetite is not always a ...