Episode
The Trouble With Calories
52:33
Published: Tue May 24 2022
Description
Weight loss is as simple as “calories in, calories out,” right? Or — gasp — could the reply guys be wrong!? This week, we dig in on the surprisingly complex science behind a seemingly simple calculation.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks!History of the Calorie in NutritionCaloric Equivalents of Gained or Lost WeightThe Foreign Policy of the CalorieWhy the most popular rule of weight loss is completely wrongTime to Correctly Predict the Amount of Weight Loss With DietingMysteries of Weight LossThe energy balance model of obesity: beyond calories in, calories out“Calories in, calories out” and macronutrient intakeOlympians owe gold standard to a 19th-century chemistCalories on food packets are wrong—it’s time to change thatWhy Does the FDA Recommend 2,000 Calories Per Day?Who Actually Needs a 2,000 Calorie a Day Diet?The Nutrition Facts Label: Its History and UpdatesThanks to Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
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Summary
The tagline was kind of a spoiler. The podcast that recommends 2,000 of it per day. That was the worst.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The concept of calories seems straightforward, but it is actually much more complex than most people believe, with differing opinions on its origins and measurements, and many misconceptions about its scientific basis.
00:47 - 07:05 (06:18)
Summary
The concept of calories seems straightforward, but it is actually much more complex than most people believe, with differing opinions on its origins and measurements, and many misconceptions about its scientific basis.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A podcast host discusses how the phrase "calories in, calories out" is often used to oversimplify the complex issue of weight and fat phobia in society, and why it is an ineffective response to this issue.
07:05 - 13:02 (05:57)
Summary
A podcast host discusses how the phrase "calories in, calories out" is often used to oversimplify the complex issue of weight and fat phobia in society, and why it is an ineffective response to this issue.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
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In this podcast episode, the host discusses the widely accepted rule that claims each pound of fat tissue contains 3,500 calories and debunks this myth by analyzing existing literature on weight loss and calories.
13:02 - 17:39 (04:36)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the widely accepted rule that claims each pound of fat tissue contains 3,500 calories and debunks this myth by analyzing existing literature on weight loss and calories.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
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The calories in, calories out rule lacks scientific foundation, and the longer you restrict your calories, the harder weight loss becomes due to a downshift in metabolism.
17:39 - 23:07 (05:27)
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The calories in, calories out rule lacks scientific foundation, and the longer you restrict your calories, the harder weight loss becomes due to a downshift in metabolism.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
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Researchers are exploring the connection between biological factors and willpower in relation to weight loss.
23:07 - 31:40 (08:33)
Summary
Researchers are exploring the connection between biological factors and willpower in relation to weight loss. Scientific findings suggest that weight loss is largely hereditary, and while population-level models may explain general trends, they fail to predict individual behavior due to vastly different biological differences.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
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The podcast explores the caloric value of different foods based on their fat, carbohydrate and protein content.
31:40 - 35:08 (03:27)
Summary
The podcast explores the caloric value of different foods based on their fat, carbohydrate and protein content. It also discusses the scientist's approach to studying nutrition in the past.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
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.
35:08 - 42:26 (07:18)
Summary
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.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
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The flaw in the caloric intake guidelines lies in the way people compare the recommended intake to the average intake, which is much higher, instead of looking at how the guidelines were derived.
42:26 - 49:08 (06:41)
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The flaw in the caloric intake guidelines lies in the way people compare the recommended intake to the average intake, which is much higher, instead of looking at how the guidelines were derived.
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The podcast hosts delve deeper into the complex and often murky relationship between science and institutions, questioning whether it is a worthwhile pursuit and uncovering more questions than answers.
49:08 - 52:28 (03:20)
Summary
The podcast hosts delve deeper into the complex and often murky relationship between science and institutions, questioning whether it is a worthwhile pursuit and uncovering more questions than answers.