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Mayo Clinic on NutritionAuthor: Mayo Clinic Press
"Mayo Clinic on Nutrition" digs into the latest nutrition trends and research to help you understand whats health, and whats hype. Together with Mayo Clinic dietitian Tara Schmidt, well unravel the complexities of modern diets, offer evidence-based nutritional advice, and debunk common myths about the things we eat. Whether you want to understand a dietary concern, manage your weight, or simply eat better, well learn how to make nutrition choices to not just eat well, but be well. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Understanding Obesity Phenotypes
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Why do some people seem to shed weight easily while others don’t get the same results, no matter how hard they try? According to the theory of obesity phenotypes, the way each of us gains weight is different — and the best way to lose it may be different, too. On this episode of On Nutrition, bariatrician, gastroenterologist and internist Dr. Andres Acosta shares his research on obesity phenotypes, how genetics can play a role in developing obesity, and how a person’s phenotype gives providers a pathway to tailor treatment. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
