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Dr. Layne Norton: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle

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Navigating Nutrition and Cognition

This chapter examines the evolving landscape of substance consumption, with a focus on nicotine as a potential cognitive enhancer and its dual impact on appetite and cognitive function. It also delves into the rising obesity epidemic, the decline of physical activity, and the societal perceptions surrounding these issues, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding. Additionally, the discussion critiques high sugar consumption, linking its health impacts more to the lack of fiber than to sugar itself, while highlighting the importance of context in dietary patterns.

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