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Food with Mark Bittman

Dr. David Katz Weighs in on the Body Wars

Jun 7, 2023
Dr. David Katz discusses weight management, pharmacotherapy, and the pros and cons of Ozempic. The podcast explores body acceptance, debates on medication for weight loss, and whether obesity is a disease or a natural response to excess calories. Additionally, they delve into the chemistry behind dietary choices and preference for whole grain pasta over bread, highlighting glycemic effects.
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Quick takeaways

  • Importance of addressing weight from the heart to avoid fat shaming and promote genuine concern for health.
  • Emphasis on prioritizing lifestyle changes over pharmacotherapy like Ozempic for weight loss.

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Mark Bitman introduces the episode with a welcome message and sponsor shoutouts

The podcast episode starts with Mark Bitman introducing the episode, welcoming the listeners, and encouraging them to interact through email. He mentions subscribing to the podcast and the Bitman Project newsletter. Sponsor shoutouts are included in the message, promoting eBay's authenticity guarantee, mid-mobile's wireless services, and UnitedHealthcare's Tri-Term Medical Plans.

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