Appetite is regulated by a close interplay between the digestive tract, adipose tissue and the brain. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the regulation, role in disease and control of appetite. Topics discussed include parenting behaviours and early childhood appetite regulation; serotonin neurotransmission in anorexia nervosa, ageing consumers diet and its influence on health; appetite preferences; phytochemicals for the control of human appetite and body weight; and, ghrelin peptide in appetite control.