Ty,

I think you are confusing hunger with malnutrition. There is not a direct connection. In fact, many over-eat because they feel hungry when their body already has more than adequate nutrition.

The sense of hunger is often not a valid way to determine a need to eat.

For example, I do not feel hunger. For some reason, that feeling does not function properly for me. I eat out of discipline. Sometimes, I can feel a lack of energy, either physical or mental. This will trigger me to consider what I have eaten.

Many eat out of boredom or misinterpret the sense of hunger. Don't trust it, especially if you gain weight easily. When you feel hungry, ask yourself if you have consumed enough nourishment. There are plenty of resources for nutritious diet protocols.

I avoid low fat diets and instead focus on healthy fats in a well rounded diet. They help the body feel satisfied. My wife cooks with olive and coconut oil. We use real butter. They give a sense of satisfaction so they are not consumed in large amounts.