Yes. They are both capable of valuing (affirming value), and hunger to be likewise affirmed/valued. When this hunger is not met, they experience the same anxiety, and do not thrive, even if they survive.
Even more absurd if we withhold our affirmation, if we stomp out any possibility of affirmation before it is even born. If we think satisfaction is impossible (if we bet against hunger being a sign it can be satisfied), though, is it surprising we would want to avoid all anxiety… be life-denying?
And it spreads, unless you stop ignoring the hunger and seek true satisfaction/life. Obviously, we are not meant for mere survival (or insatiable gluttony).