Genes, fat levels and leptin | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special

Scientist Giles Yo demonstrates how the dieters genes may not be helping them in their battle to lose fat.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 3'21''
  • Broadcast year: 2015
Curriculum Connection
  • Health & Social Care | Nutritional Health | Examine factors affecting dietary intake and nutritional health
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: What's The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special
  • Episode: 3
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