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#208: Herman Pontzer, PhD - Constrained Energy Expenditure Model & the Evolutionary Biology of Energy Balance

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Unveiling Surprising Insights on Energy Expenditure

Exploring the research of an evolutionary biologist on human energy expenditure, this chapter reveals unexpected impacts of physical activity on energy usage. The discussion revolves around the constrained total energy expenditure model and challenges conventional beliefs about calorie burn and activity levels.

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