Gary Taubes - 'Obesity as a Fat Accumulation Disorder: A History Lesson in How to Think'
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In a broader discussion on obesity, the podcast delves into historical perspectives on the condition, highlighting the evolution of scientific thought regarding its causes. Early 20th-century research from German and Austrian scientists emphasized the complexity of fat accumulation, suggesting that obesity may not solely result from overeating but could also stem from metabolic and hormonal factors. This contrasts with the prevailing view in the U.S., which often attributes obesity to personal choices and willpower. The conversation underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of obesity, recognizing both biological and behavioral influences, particularly in light of recent advancements in obesity treatments that target underlying metabolic issues rather than merely focusing on caloric intake.
Show Notes
Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and co-founder of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org). He is the author of 'The Case For Keto' (2020), 'The Case Against Sugar' (2016), 'Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It' (2011) and 'Good Calories, Bad Calories' (2007), (published as 'The Diet Delusion' in the UK).Gary is the recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, and has won numerous other awards for his journalism. These include the International Health Reporting Award from the Pan American Health Organization and the National Association of Science Writers Science in Society Journalism Award, which he won in 1996, 1999 and 2001. He is the first print journalist to win this award three times.Taubes graduated from Harvard College in 1977 with an S.B. degree in applied physics, and received an M.S. degree in engineering from Stanford University (1978) and in journalism from Columbia.This presentation has been provided by LowCarbUSA with generous support from Keto-Mojo and was recorded at the 'Symposium for Metabolic Health - San Diego' in August 2023.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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