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#197 - The science of obesity & how to improve nutritional epidemiology | David Allison, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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What Is the Ideal BMI? Is There a U Shaped Curve?

A shaped curve that at its nator is giving you the optimal b m i, this would be the lowest mortality. The average American might gain about a pound a year. For an average height american, about six or so pounds might be a b m unit. It's almost as though your weight is increasing to keep you on at the nater - which is an interesting speculation.

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