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Episode 151: Diet and Nutrition - The Science of Everything Podcast

Episode 151: Diet and Nutrition - The Science of Everything Podcast

Update: 2025-02-01
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An introduction to human nutrition, in which we discuss the nutritional importance and role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, before considering the effects of malnutrition, how it is measured, and its prevalence around the world. We conclude with an analysis of basal metabolic rate, reviewing evidence concerning its variability across persons and factors that affect it. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 18: Biochemistry Basics


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Episode 151: Diet and Nutrition - The Science of Everything Podcast

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