Most people feel less hungry than usual when the ambient temperature is warmer because eating raises body temperature and a loss of appetite helps avoid overheating. This effect is more pronounced in humid environments than dry ones. The body’s efforts to maintain an ideal temperature of about 98.6 degrees F also explain why cold weather tends to increase appetite, providing a scientific explanation for wintertime comfort eating.

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