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Podcast: Pharmacy Podcast Network
Episode: Obesity’s Hidden Hurdle: The Science Behind Metabolic Adaptation | Obesity Chronicles
Description: Join experts in obesity: Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago), Dr Eric Ravussin (Associate Executive Director at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana), and Dr Jeffrey Sicat, (Endocrinology Physician and Founder of Virginia Weight and Wellness medical practice in Richmond, Virginia) as they discuss the science behind metabolic adaption and why this makes weight loss so difficult to maintain over time. The panel will also discuss the essential role healthcare professionals play by providing education and support t...