Could obesity be a gut reaction?

Subject: Could obesity be a gut reaction? Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:09 pm

A poor diet and a lack of exercise may not be the only reasons why some people are more likely to keep putting on weight, writes Melissa Davey.

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WHEN it comes to staying healthy, there are two areas that most people focus on – the number of calories they put into their mouths, and how much exercise they do.

But, in a laboratory at the University of Sydney, scientists are studying everything from locusts to human excrement to better understand why rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease continue to skyrocket, despite what is known about maintaining good health.

Although diet and exercise are vital, there is much to be learnt about why people are getting sicker and fatter.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/could-obesity-be-a-gut-reaction-20120905-25f1n.html#ixzz25eDEUyQT

Could obesity be a gut reaction?

Could obesity be a gut reaction?

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