{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Weight Loss And ...","title":"What Doctors Miss About Obesity with Eric Ravussin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2983,"description":"Did you know there's a new way doctors may diagnose obesity? For decades, obesity has been defined simply by your BMI number, but leading experts are now proposing a more comprehensive approach that looks beyond just weight and height.\nJoin Holly and Jim as they welcome Dr. Eric Ravussin, a renowned physiologist from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center who has spent over 40 years studying human metabolism and weight regulation. They explore how this new obesity definition could transform treatment approaches, insurance coverage, and our understanding of weight-related health risks. You'll also hear about the groundbreaking research with Pima Indians that shows the interaction between genetics and environment in weight regulation.\nWhether you're struggling with weight issues or simply interested in the science of metabolism, this episode offers insights into how medical professionals might soon approach obesity diagnosis in a more personalized and effective way.\nDiscussed on the episode:\nWhy BMI alone isn't enough to diagnose obesity (and what metrics may replace it)\nThe key difference between \"preclinical\" and \"clinical\" obesity in the new definition\nHow this new classification system might affect insurance coverage and medication access\nThe powerful interaction between genetics and the environment in the study of two Pima Indian populations\nWhy your metabolism might matter more than previously thought (but not in the way you expect)\nThe physiological importance of not eating all day long\nDr. Ravussin's bold thoughts on what environmental changes might actually reduce obesity rates\nResources mentioned:\nThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity\nStudy Design of the Maycoba Project: Obesity and Diabetes in Mexican Pimas","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vtGIKLebM6zuqkJCdIvbw9BmUTiGsQqdqLy-38xk8Fc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yOWI3/NGNmNTdhY2VjYTZi/OTYxZGQ4NTZlZjk1/NmI5Yy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}