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Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight

Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

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Energy Demands of Pregnancy

This chapter explores the significant increase in energy expenditure during pregnancy compared to non-pregnant individuals, illustrating the metabolic challenges faced. It also connects these physiological changes to broader themes of energy management, health, and the risks of conditions like Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome in both pregnant individuals and athletes.

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