Chapter

Debunking the "Calories in, Calories out" Weight Loss Method
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35:08 - 42:26 (07:18)

The "calories in, calories out" method is not necessarily a recommendation for every individual and it's not a super functional method across the board for weight loss. It is often misused and misunderstood in weight loss discussions.

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The concepts of calories in, calories out are often deployed in a bad faith way in advertising, despite being on shaky scientific foundations.
35:08 - 39:05 (03:57)
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Nutrition
Summary

The concepts of calories in, calories out are often deployed in a bad faith way in advertising, despite being on shaky scientific foundations. This highlights the disconnect between scientific research and what can be commodified for advertising purposes.

Chapter
Debunking the "Calories in, Calories out" Weight Loss Method
Episode
The Trouble With Calories
Podcast
Maintenance Phase
The recent changes in food labels have made it mandatory for manufacturers to include calorie counts, standardized serving sizes, and come up with a standardized system for nutrition information so that consumers can easily understand what is in their food.
39:05 - 42:26 (03:21)
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Food labels
Summary

The recent changes in food labels have made it mandatory for manufacturers to include calorie counts, standardized serving sizes, and come up with a standardized system for nutrition information so that consumers can easily understand what is in their food.

Chapter
Debunking the "Calories in, Calories out" Weight Loss Method
Episode
The Trouble With Calories
Podcast
Maintenance Phase