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Who's To Blame If You're Fat? | Dr. Mike Israetel

The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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Understanding Obesity: Beyond Access and Education

This chapter explores the intricate links between food access, mental health, and obesity, especially in lower-income communities. It examines how genetic factors, emotional eating, and the influence of advertising contribute to these challenges, while critiquing the effectiveness of current interventions. The discussion highlights the need for a multidimensional approach to understanding and addressing obesity, going beyond socioeconomic factors to include personal and systemic influences.

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