The Science of Weight Loss: Debunking Calorie Myths
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the misconceptions surrounding calorie counting and weight loss in this enlightening lecture by obesity researcher Dr. Giles Yeo. Discover why calorie counts on food labels are inaccurate and learn about the complex relationship between genetics, environment, and body weight. Gain insights into the science behind popular diets, understanding their short-term success and long-term failures. Delve into Dr. Yeo's 20 years of research on obesity genetics and uncover how brain pathways controlling food intake differ among individuals. Examine the influence of genetics on eating habits and our relationship with food in this 49-minute presentation from The Royal Institution.
Syllabus
How We Got the Science of Weight Loss Wrong - with Giles Yeo
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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