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Is obesity a choice? The science of weight loss explained | Prof Giles Yeo #1 Obesity Expert

from Family Health Lab · host Claire McDonnell Liu

Genetics of obesity expert Prof Giles Yeo, Uni of Cambridge - 02:00 obesity stigma -6:00 obesity as a ‘metabolic disease’15:00 Is obesity a choice?18:00 Why calorie counting is useless 22:00 Diets explained33:00 How to change health through foods 34:000 Why GLPs are a cop out35:00 GLPS, what are they, when to use them?37:00 When GLPs are powerful 40:00 Exercise is wonderful, but not for weight loss43:00 Eat less move more vs low carb nutrition protocols48:00 Research into children’s obesity genetics 49:00 Gene mapping feeding circuits in brain 51:00 Giles Yeo’s food and health habits 52:00 Giles's love of cycling56:00 Giles food rules, whether vegan or keto Understanding the science behind weight gain, how pathways are disrupted to lead to severe human obesity and explore the mechanisms (particularly the neural circuits) underlying these human diseases.▶️ CONTACTInstagram: / LeafieHealthTwitter: / LeafieHealthEmail: [email protected] support: [email protected] Lab Podcast: Health Trailblazers S2: E11Host: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and podcast host [email protected]: www.0ad.com.auIMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.

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