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What Causes Obesity?
Obesity is a Complex Medical Condition. There are Distinct Causes of Obesity: Drive to Eat, Obesogenic Environment, and Food Addiction.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 15, 20234 min read
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Do You Do Weight Loss? Finding a Dietitian Who Does Weight Loss
Research Does Not Show that Diet as a Treatment for Obesity is Successful. The Goal of Nutrition is to Eat in a Health-Promoting Way.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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Why am I Thinking About Food all the Time? How to Stop Ruminating and Obsessing About Food.
There is No Easy Way to Stop Thinking and Obsessing About Food All the Time. Live in Line With Your Values Regardless of Your Thoughts.
Brendel Plonka
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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"Just Tell Me Exactly What to Eat to Lose Weight!" Why This Does Not Work
There is No Magical Answer to "Tell Me Exactly What to Eat to Lose Weight!" Weight is More than a Response to an Exact Diet.
Brendel Plonka
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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What Should I Eat on My Ozempic/Semaglutide Diet Plan for Weight Loss?
There is No Ozempic/Semaglutide Diet Plan for Weight Loss. Eat a Nutritious Diet and Ask a Dietitian for Personalized Advice.
Brendel Plonka
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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New Weight Loss Drugs and Anti-Fat Bias: A Discussion on Ozempic
People Who Recommend New Weight Loss Drugs are Accused of Anti-Fat Bias. Anti-Fat Bias & Treating Patients With Obesity are Separate Issues.
Brendel Plonka
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Do You Regain Weight After Stopping Ozempic? If So, Does That Mean it Doesn't Work?
People Regain Weight After Stopping Ozempic. The Medication's Action Explains the Regain. Obesity Misinformation Affects Our Expectations.
Brendel Plonka
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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Is BMI Accurate? BMI is a Poor Measure of Obesity...But Not for the Reason You Think
There are Concerns if BMI is Accurate. Research Shows BMI is a Poor Measure of Obesity. How to Address the Concerns From a Dietitian.
Brendel Plonka
Jul 31, 20235 min read
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What are Ultra-Processed Foods, and How Bad are They
Explanations of Unprocessed Food, Processed Foods, and Ultra-Processed Foods. A Look at the Research on Ultra-Processed Foods.
Brendel Plonka
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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