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Episode #246: How We Choose What To Eat w/ Dr. Guyunet
Barbell Medicine Podcast
The Impact of Food Environment on Obesity Rates
The food environment plays a significant role in shaping obesity rates. Over the past 50 years, changes in the food environment in the US have coincided with a dramatic increase in obesity rates, suggesting a strong environmental influence. Highly processed, calorie-dense foods that are convenient and seductive play a major role in triggering overconsumption and sustaining hard-to-control eating behaviors. The absence of an effort barrier to access such foods creates a 'perfect storm' for obesity. This phenomenon is not unique to humans but also observed in various animal species when provided easy access to preferred and easily accessible food.
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