2024-09-23 03:39:06
The claim that obesity is primarily a metabolic issue oversimplifies the science. While metabolism plays a role, obesity's root lies in energy balance - calories in vs. out. Research shows even with metabolic variations, lifestyle and diet are key. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(91-3-22) Author
2024-09-23 03:55:25
Because the issue is complex, and both caloric intake and metabolism are involved, the post is not misleading. The way in which these factors interact should be discussed in comments rather than CN. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(13-1-34) Author
2024-09-23 04:52:48
Fat can be reduced by diet and exercise sufficient enough to create a caloric deficit. Veronica is implying that these individuals have a metabolic rate that produces more energy than is consumed, which is a violation of the first law of thermodynamics. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(65-2-11) Author
2024-09-23 07:56:51
Studies show that overweight individuals consistently under-report their calorie intake [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(75-2-9) Author
2024-09-23 15:05:42
NNN - “Most of the fat people I know” is not meant to describe the whole population and causes for obesity in general but the people the author claims to know. The note is not needed. CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(3-1-20) Author
2024-09-23 23:22:28
NNN. As much as you might want to cry about violating the laws of thermodynamics. OP is not implying that CI=/CO Both calories burned and the fraction of the calories in the food you swallow that gets absorbed are dynamic. CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(0-0-7) Author
2024-09-25 04:53:31
Studies have even shown that on average people underreported food intake by 47% and over report activity by 51%. [Link] Metabolic issues can't outweigh thermodynamics. Those friends just don't track their food and training. CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(15-0-2) Author