Episode 39: Clinical Conversations: The Case Against Sugar

May 24, 2021 00:25:45
Episode 39: Clinical Conversations: The Case Against Sugar
Obesity: A Disease
Episode 39: Clinical Conversations: The Case Against Sugar

May 24 2021 | 00:25:45

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Show Notes

In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Gary Taubes, keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2021 – Virtual, about the impact of sugar on nutrition. Topics covered include: the relative risk of sugar on health, comparing non-nutritive sweeteners and sugar, the contribution of the western diet to the obesity epidemic, individual variability in response to diet, and steps health professionals can take to curb diabetes trends. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.

Episode Guests

Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM

Gary Taubes

Resource Mentioned

The Case Against Sugar Lecture

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