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The Physics of Weight Loss

How do the energy content of food and metabolism impact body weight? And what role do genetics play in weight management?
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The Psychology of Weight Loss

Understanding how people make behavioral changes, and how skills learned during weight loss are key to maintenance.
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Health and Weight

Why BMI is the recommended method to diagnose overweight and obesity; and the link between weight and disease.
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Achieving a Sustainable Weight Loss

What are the predictors for weight loss? What role does social support play? And what is the right kind of eating plan?
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Healthy Nutrition

The Glycemic Index as a meal-planning tool, and credible ways for cutting calories while still meeting overall nutritional needs.
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Exercise and Activity

The health benefits of exercise, how its intensity is measured and assessing its value as a weight-loss method.
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