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The Truth About Calories with Dr Herman Pontzer #191

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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Growth and Health in Shuar Children

This chapter investigates the impact of environmental and genetic factors on growth and immune function in Shuar children from Ecuador. It highlights how high pathogen exposure influences their energy allocation towards immune responses, affecting growth potential while comparing them to developed country counterparts. Additionally, the chapter discusses the balance between exercise, diet, and their roles in weight management and overall health.

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