More or Less: Behind the Stats Can drinking one less bottle of coke a day halve obesity?
Jul 9, 2025
A bottle of Coke a day might seem harmless, but could it be the key to cutting obesity rates? The complexities of weight loss reveal that simple calorie cuts aren't always effective. Plus, learn about London's surprising baby demographics and the rising number of foreign-born parents. The podcast also tackles why UK electricity prices are soaring and how the war in Ukraine influences those costs. Lastly, the puzzling claim about 37 million churches worldwide comes under scrutiny, making you question just how many places of worship truly exist.
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Obesity Reduction Complexity
- Cutting 216 calories daily could theoretically halve obesity rates if sustained perfectly.
- However, physiological responses like increasing appetite reduce the effectiveness over time.
Weight Loss and Appetite Dynamics
- Kevin Hall's weight loss model accounts for changing energy needs as weight decreases.
- Long-term weight loss requires enduring increased hunger that works against calorie reduction.
High UK Electricity Prices Explained
- UK electricity prices are among the highest globally due to market design and policy costs.
- Gas prices set marginal costs, causing high volatility and increased consumer bills.