The Truth About Fat
Could it be that body fat has more to do with biological processes than personal choices?
The Truth About Fat NOVA
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Scientists are coming to understand fat as a dynamic organ—one whose size may have more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production, hunger, and even pregnancy.
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