The why of obesity and its history | Diet: A Horizon Guide

Susan Jebb mentions her own research that proved that obese people having a slow metabolism was a complete myth.

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  • Clip length: 3'34''
  • Broadcast year: 2010
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  • Health & Social Care | Nutritional Health | Understand concepts of nutritional health and characteristics of essential nutrients
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Diet: A Horizon Guide
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