Sunday, August 26, 2012

Hunter gatherer clue to obesity

Though the path to the conclusion may be incorrect, the conclusion is not.
The idea that exercise is more important than diet in the fight against obesity has been contradicted by new research.

A study of the Hadza tribe, who still exist as hunter gatherers, suggests the amount of calories we need is a fixed human characteristic.

This suggests Westerners are growing obese through over-eating rather than having inactive lifestyles, say scientists.
Clearly.

See here, here and here.

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