A new study comparing the lifestyle of Westerners with that of hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that the current obesity crisis is due to lack of physical activity. The researchers suggest the more likely explanation is over-consumption of calories, particularly due to the presence of energy-dense foods in the Western diet.
The researchers write about their findings in a paper published online in PLoS ONE on 25 July.
The researchers write about their findings in a paper published online in PLoS ONE on 25 July.
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