In sham-eating experiments,the first sham eaten meal of a familiar diet is typically the same size as previous normal meals of the same diet.This suggests that the amount that we eat at a meal is influenced by
A) our previous experience of the physiological consequences of eating the same food.
B) the presence of anticipatory eating responses.
C) the amount of sodium in it.
D) the length of the meal.
E) the rate at which the meal is digested.

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The fact that the first sham eaten meal of a familiar diet is typically the same size as previous normal meals of the same diet suggests that our previous experience of the physiological consequences of eating the same food influences the amount that we eat at a meal. This is because our past experiences with the food help us determine how much we need to consume to feel satiated.

In Sham-Eating Experiments,the First Sham Eaten Meal of a Familiar