Eating for Health (and Pleasure)
Eating for Health (and Pleasure): The UCSF Guide to Good Nutrition. Few topics receive more attention in the media and in our own conversations than food. Everyone loves to eat! But how do we know what to eat to stay healthy, prevent and treat common illnesses, preserve our planet, and fully enjoy our food? This course, designed for all that love to eat, is taught by UCSF nutrition experts from the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. The course will provide
the latest scientific evidence supporting healthy food choices and provide practical advice on preventing and treating common illnesses with nutrition. (from uctv.tv)
Understanding Obesity. Dr. Robert Baron, Professor of Medicine at UCSF, explains the prevalence of obesity and the trends in the rates of obesity then looks at what to do. He takes a look at various popular diets along with surgical and medicine options and concludes that the goal is to be as fit as possible at your current weight and present further weight gain, then begin weight loss.
| 10. Understanding Obesity |
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