Answer:The carbon dioxide from the carbonated drink is released in the stomach, where chemical receptors which detect carbon dioxide cause the cells at the top of the stomach to release ghrelin, leading to a feeling of hunger.
Brief Summary: Compared to solid foods, the nutritional energy of drinks may bypass the appetite regulation leading to obesity development. Although drinks sweetened with aspartame are available the anticipated positive effect of these drinks on obesity development has not been convincing.
