How to Debunk the Obesity Myth

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Does Sex Actually Burn Lots Of Calories? Is Snacking Really Bad? Study Debunks Obesity Myths More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Rick Osswald | permalink
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Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is bad. School gym classes make a big difference in kids' weight. All are myths or at least presumptions that may not be t
Tags: obesity, myths, exposed, in, new, study, healthy, living

For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/obesity-myths-debunked-sex-calories-snacking-bad_n_2585332.html ^[1]

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The obesity 'crisis' is a myth More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Mat Lucshek | permalink
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We take as a given that fat is bad and thin is good. But what if that’s not the case? In her new book, “Body of Truth,” Harriet Brown says studies have shown that being overweight does not result i...

For further reading: http://nypost.com/2015/03/22/why-dieting-doesnt-work/ ^[2]

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Another obesity myth debunked More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Christine Knapp | permalink
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Doctors and researchers have long believed that obesity in itself does not increase obese people’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
Tags: Diseases,Health,Obesity,The Body,Denmark

For further reading: http://sciencenordic.com/another-obesity-myth-debunked ^[3]

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Voice of Reason: Fact vs. Fiction on Obesity More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Klaudene Carranza | permalink
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Science, hype and criticism converge. What's the bottom line?

For further reading: http://www.livescience.com/3874-voice-reason-fact-fiction-obesity.html ^[4]

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The ‘Fat But Fit’ Myth Debunked More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by paco 001 | permalink
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Remember the concept of "benign obesity" -- the idea that as long as you're exercising and relatively fit, being a little fat probably won't hurt you. Well, think again.

For further reading: http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2013/12/the-fat-but-fit-myth-debunked ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 5 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/obesity-myths-debunked-sex-calories-snacking-bad_n_2585332.html

2. http://nypost.com/2015/03/22/why-dieting-doesnt-work/

3. http://sciencenordic.com/another-obesity-myth-debunked

4. http://www.livescience.com/3874-voice-reason-fact-fiction-obesity.html

5. http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2013/12/the-fat-but-fit-myth-debunked