We are creatures. We have a link with a native habitat just like every other species. Throughout most of human history, physical activity was unavoidable, calories were scarce and hard to get. In the modern era, calories are unavoidable, physical activity is scare and hard to get. The traits that allowed our ancestors to survive, and let's face it, the survival of our ancestors is the reason that we're here because the people who don't survive and make very crummy ancestors, are our traits. But they're very much at odds with the modern environment.
We are creatures. We have a link with a native habitat just like every other species. Throughout most of human history, physical activity was unavoid… - David Katz
We are creatures. We have a link with a native habitat just like every other species. Throughout most of human history, physical activity was unavoid…
- David Katz
We have literature indicating that overwhelmingly, health is influenced by a very short list of modifiable behaviors topped by three: tobacco use, ph… - David Katz
We have literature indicating that overwhelmingly, health is influenced by a very short list of modifiable behaviors topped by three: tobacco use, ph…
My view is, in between environmental determinism and personal responsibility, we say, "where there's a will there's a way." It's not true. You really… - David Katz
My view is, in between environmental determinism and personal responsibility, we say, "where there's a will there's a way." It's not true. You really…
I naturally gravitate toward the big picture which isn't necessarily advantageous when you go on to a career in research because successful researche… - David Katz
I naturally gravitate toward the big picture which isn't necessarily advantageous when you go on to a career in research because successful researche…
We have a society that monumentally conspires against the pursuit of health. We have wave after wave of labor-saving technology that says don't ever … - David Katz
We have a society that monumentally conspires against the pursuit of health. We have wave after wave of labor-saving technology that says don't ever …
Epidemic obesity is an enormous problem. It's a pendulum that's swung too far. We have to swing it back. So it should come as no surprise that soluti… - David Katz
Epidemic obesity is an enormous problem. It's a pendulum that's swung too far. We have to swing it back. So it should come as no surprise that soluti…
We don't control everything. There are genetic influences. There are environmental exposures we don't control. I cannot guarantee anyone I counsel th… - David Katz
We don't control everything. There are genetic influences. There are environmental exposures we don't control. I cannot guarantee anyone I counsel th…
I think basic disease care access and basic access to health care is a human right. If we need a constitutional amendment to put it in the Bill of Ri… - David Katz
I think basic disease care access and basic access to health care is a human right. If we need a constitutional amendment to put it in the Bill of Ri…
Balanced, sensible nutrition: eat food, not too much, mostly plants, a healthy diet ala Michael Pollan, modern physical activity on a daily basis, mo… - David Katz
Balanced, sensible nutrition: eat food, not too much, mostly plants, a healthy diet ala Michael Pollan, modern physical activity on a daily basis, mo…
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