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Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and Global Health at Duke University, joins Pete and Greg to talk about his book Adaptable and the science behind how our bodies use energy. He breaks down common misconceptions about exercise and weight loss, what actually matters for long-term health, and why the way we think about calories might be all wrong.

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• His latest book that came out last year: Adaptable by Herman Pontzer
• Why exercise doesn’t burn more calories — and why that’s not the point | Duke University School of Medicine
• Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight
• Science American article from 2023