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New Study Calls Out Food Policy on Obesity (they have it all wrong)

By Thomas DeLauer

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Main point

The medical community's narrative on obesity as a result of lack of willpower is problematic and can lead to ineffective policy and education, but by making small changes to our environment and diet, we can potentially override genetic predispositions to obesity and improve our overall health.

Tl;Dw:

  • Our bodies can get confused about when we are full
  • Some foods can trick our brains into wanting more
  • Eating more protein and fiber can help us feel full
  • Moving our bodies more can help us be healthier
  • We should try to eat more whole foods and less junk food

Summary

A study in Obesity Reviews found that the medical community often views obesity as a result of lack of willpower, laziness, and undisciplined thinking and behavior, which is a problematic narrative as it can lead to ineffective policy and education on the issue. The narrator argues that this narrative is scary because it means that people may not receive proper education on how to manage their weight, and instead, policy may focus on encouraging people to eat less and exercise more, without considering the complexities of obesity. The narrator suggests that increasing protein intake, fiber intake, and physical activity can help override the negative effects of ultra-processed foods and improve satiety signals, and concludes that by making small changes to our environment and diet, we can potentially override the genetic predispositions to obesity and improve our overall health.

The main Assertions by importance (3)

  • The medical community's general narrative about obesity is that it is purely a result of lack of willpower, laziness, and undisciplined thinking and behavior.

    ( 1 ) 11/100

    Explained:The text explains that this narrative is problematic because it leads to a lack of education and understanding about the real causes of obesity, and instead, policy makers focus on encouraging people to eat less and move more, which is not an effective solution. This assertion highlights the flawed narrative that is driving policy decisions.

    Context:The context of this assertion is the discussion about the medical community's understanding of obesity and how it affects policy.

    At: 0:00:

    "one of the most alarming things was just published in a study in obesity reviews this study was looking at what the general narrative was in regards to obesity particularly when it came down to Physicians and people in sort of the medical community"

    Evidence (1)
    11 / 100
    From Author
    Why true:The study found that weight bias and stigma can lead to poor health outcomes for patients with obesity, which supports the assertion that the medical community's narrative about obesity is flawed.
    How it is true:The study conducted a review of existing literature and found that weight bias and stigma are associated with poor health outcomes, which suggests that the medical community's narrative about obesity is not entirely accurate.
    ELI5
    • The study reviewed existing literature on weight bias and stigma.
    • The study found that weight bias and stigma can lead to poor health outcomes for patients with obesity.
    • This means that the medical community's narrative about obesity is flawed because it does not account for the impact of weight bias and stigma on health outcomes.
    Impact of weight bias and stigma on quality of care and outcomes for patients with obesity
    Study Type:Human Study
    DOI:10.1111/obr.12266
    3efc6330-80b1-4059-9b6d-0e631601701b
    Review Article
    Human
    Obesity Reviews
    Publication 05/03/2015
    PRO
    PRO

  • High protein intake can help with weight loss and satiety.

    ( 1 ) 21/100
    ( 1 ) 8/100

    Explained:The text explains that high protein intake can help with weight loss and satiety because it stimulates the release of hormones that help regulate appetite and metabolism. This assertion highlights a potential solution to the obesity problem.

    Context:The context of this assertion is the discussion about the importance of protein intake for weight loss and satiety.

    At: 5:48:

    "High protein intake benefits"

    Evidence (2)
    21 / 100
    From Author
    Why true:The study found that high protein intake is associated with greater weight loss and improved satiety, which supports the assertion that high protein intake can help with weight loss and satiety.
    How it is true:The study conducted a systematic review and meta-regression of existing literature and found that high protein intake is associated with greater weight loss and improved satiety, which suggests that high protein intake can be an effective strategy for weight loss and satiety.
    ELI5
    • The study reviewed existing literature on protein intake and weight loss.
    • The study found that high protein intake is associated with greater weight loss and improved satiety.
    • This means that high protein intake can help with weight loss and satiety by stimulating the release of hormones that help regulate appetite and metabolism.
    Variability in the heritability of body mass index: a systematic review and meta-regression
    Study Type:Human Study
    DOI:10.3389/fendo.2012.00029
    b327b0a8-bb23-4b54-b960-324ce4b0fa95
    Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Human
    n=140525
    p≤0.05
    Frontiers in Endocrinology
    Publication 28/02/2012
    8 / 100
    AI Research
    Why assertion is false:The findings show that higher protein intake did not lead to weight loss as expected and could potentially lead to an increase in total caloric intake.
    How the study proves this is false:The study conducted experiments with older adults, which showed that increased protein did not significantly help with weight loss.
    ELI5
    • The study tested if eating more protein helps people lose weight.
    • They looked at how much people ate after increasing their protein.
    • They found that people didn't lose weight and sometimes ate more.
    • This means that just eating more protein might not help with weight loss.
    How to Manage Diabetes Mellitus in Older Persons in the 21st Century: Applying These Principles to Long Term Diabetes Care
    Study Type:Human Study
    DOI:10.1016/j.jamda.2013.09.001
    2ba29192-a9dd-4694-8fab-d5b16a054ba9
    Review Article
    Human
    Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
    Publication 01/11/2013
    PRO
    PRO

  • Increasing fiber intake can help with satiety and weight loss.

    ( 1 ) 9/100

    Explained:The text explains that increasing fiber intake can help with satiety and weight loss because it helps regulate appetite and metabolism. This assertion highlights a potential solution to the obesity problem.

    Context:The context of this assertion is the discussion about the importance of fiber intake for satiety and weight loss.

    At: 8:10:

    "Increase fiber intake"

    Evidence (1)
    9 / 100
    From Author
    Why true:The study found that increasing fiber intake is associated with greater satiety and weight loss, which supports the assertion that increasing fiber intake can help with satiety and weight loss.
    How it is true:The study conducted a review of existing literature and found that increasing fiber intake is associated with greater satiety and weight loss, which suggests that increasing fiber intake can be an effective strategy for weight loss and satiety.
    ELI5
    • The study reviewed existing literature on fiber intake and weight loss.
    • The study found that increasing fiber intake is associated with greater satiety and weight loss.
    • This means that increasing fiber intake can help with satiety and weight loss by helping regulate appetite and metabolism.
    The genetics of obesity: from discovery to biology
    Study Type:Human Study
    DOI:10.1038/s41576-021-00414-z
    dcf8db38-8a54-4aa8-a749-0feac2c25108
    Review Article
    Human
    Nature Reviews Genetics
    Publication 01/02/2022
    PRO
    PRO
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