Individualized dietary recommendations based on genetic information are currently a popular trend. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has systematically analyzed scientific articles and reached the following conclusion: There is no clear evidence for the effect of genetic factors on the consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, and fat. According to the current state of knowledge, the expedience of gene-based dietary recommendations has yet to be proven.
Overweight and obesity have become a global health problem. According to the World Health Organization, 39 percent of adults in EU countries have overweight. In Germany more than 50 percent of adults suffer from overweight, almost one fifth is according to the Robert Koch Institute currently considered obese. This is primarily due to the modern lifestyle which is characterized by low physical activity and high-calorie foods.
Also genetic factors play a role in the occurrence of obesity. To date, around a hundred genes (loci) have been identified which are related to the body mass index (BMI). However, the functioning of these genes as well as the biological mechanisms behind them are still largely unknown. The investigation of the relationship between genetic factors and nutrition can shed light on whether the genes which are linked to BMI play a role in nutrition.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 24 2018, @11:17PM
Oooh, goody! Fun with memes!
Yes. Another way to put it is "you are what you eat". You can't get around the fact that junk food will make for a physical body of junk.
*Shrug* different strokes for different folks, I guess. I find that running/walking for a couple of hours works wonders to suppress my appetite. And I have managed to lose about 15 pounds over the last several months doing running/jogging almost exclusively. I anticipate hitting the weights again in another couple of months!
And, you are both wrong. To have a well-rounded fitness routine you should really incorporate elements of both cardio AND resistance/strength training. If you are only doing one or the other then your work out routine is lopsided.
It's really ironic that you would spew this shit and call others "morons". Look, tune out Dr Oz and the "fitness gurus" on TV. The best advice is what your doctor has been telling you for decades. Eat right (i.e., eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, go for lean cuts of meat, stay away from processed foods and sugars), quit smoking, if you are going to drink then do so in moderation, and get at least 150 minutes of physical exercise every week. That advice is 90% of the cure right there. Stop listening to idiots screeching at you about carbs, etc. They are trying to sell you stuff.
No, it's not a good time to put your prejudices on display. Look, if you don't want soy lattes, then go for real cream in your coffee. That's what I do. And I don't need to sneer at the other customers while doing so. As an added side benefit, it saves me from much unneeded aggravation.
And here we have the real reason why you prefer weight lifting over cardio: you have found a bunch of like-minded bigots to hang out with. Good for you! I guess everyone needs to have someone else they can feel superior to. In reality, though, you and your weight lifting buddies just end up looking smaller. Whatever.