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Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer

Ologies with Alie Ward

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The Peculiar Way Humans Make Calories and the Issue of Obesity

Humans use about 10 times more energy to produce 100 calories of food, mostly from fossil fuels. This excessive energy consumption, unlike any other species, can lead to issues of obesity. Distinguishing between what is healthy and what is body shaming is crucial amidst the societal pressures and clinical labels associated with weight.

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