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Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders

TED Talks Daily

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This chapter explores the intricate nature of obesity, arguing that it stems from evolutionary biology rather than personal choices alone. The physician introduces the thrifty gene hypothesis to explain the difficulties people encounter in managing their weight in today's calorie-rich environment.

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