Sandra Aamodt
What’s inside
In ‘Why Diets Make Us Fat,’ Sandra Aamodt, a neuroscientist, explores the science behind why dieting not only fails to produce long-term weight loss but also may lead to weight gain and other negative health consequences. Aamodt argues that the body’s regulation of weight is more complex than calorie intake and exercise. She explains how the brain plays a significant role in controlling our weight and why it resists weight loss efforts. The book challenges the conventional wisdom on dieting and presents an alternative approach to weight management.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding why dieting often fails
- Learning about the brain’s role in weight management
- Exploring healthier approaches to body weight
- Gaining insight into weight regulation beyond calorie counting
Key Points
- The pitfalls of traditional dieting
- Neuroscience behind weight regulation
- How the body resists weight loss
- The impact of stress and dieting on health
- Alternative non-dieting approaches to weight management
- The role of set-point theory in weight stability
Who’s it For
- Individuals struggling with dieting
- Healthcare professionals
- People interested in neuroscience and weight regulation
- Readers looking for a sustainable approach to weight management
- Critics of the dieting industry
About the author
Sandra Aamodt is a neuroscientist and science writer. She is well-known for her TED talk on why dieting doesn’t usually work. Aamodt’s expertise in the brain’s role in body weight regulation brings a unique and authoritative perspective to the discussion on dieting and health.