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Fact-checking Dr. Jason Fung on Calories and Obesity

Fact-checking Dr. Jason Fung on Calories and Obesity

Published 3 days, 15 hours ago
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Dr. Jason Fung´s view on Calories and Obesity has a clear flaw

Uploaded 24-02-25

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References:
Dr. Fung´s tweet: https://x.com/drjasonfung/status/1890215509569740906

My Twitter thread:
https://x.com/NutritionMadeS3/status/1890940243366326602

Calories and Obesity trends:
40 years:
http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2012/06/calories-still-matter.html
120 years:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213434423000452

Has obesity plateaued?
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db508.htm
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/obesity-rates-us-ozempic-weight-loss-b2624064.html

Original source for Dr. Fung´s tweet:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522002684

Disclaimer: The contents of this video are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.

#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho

0:00 Dr. Fung´s viral tweet
1:42 The flaw
3:26 Zooming out
5:44 Has obesity plateaued?
6:11 A calorie is a calorie?
7:08 Calories or hormones?
8:19 Dr. Fung responds



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