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We continue our series, "New Year, New You", by talking about why obesity makes a person more susceptible to COVID-19.\xa0 And Dr. Prather tells about the 4 key nutrients recommended by the Centers for Disease Control that make a difference in fighting COVID-19.\xa0 In this episode, you'll discover:
\u2014The current projected safety of the COVID-19 vaccines.\xa0 And why some European countries want to evaluate them more.
\u2014Why the COVID-19 strain found in pigs in China is cause for concern if that variant spreads into the human population.
\u2014How long you should wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine after you've already had the virus.
\u2014Why a higher fat percentage causes your body to have a lower thermogenesis, which is the body's ability to burn calories.
\u2014How the body's hypothalamus has an "image" of what your body's set weight should be and will fight you to keep this set weight (even if it's a bad weight).
\u2014The difference between "obesity" and "overweight".\xa0 And why BMI (Body Weight Index) can be "misleading".
\u2014The danger of "skinny fat" and why Dr. Prather focuses on fat percentage.
\u2014How 42% of adult Americans are obese, making America the fattest country in the entire world.\xa0 And the myriad of health issues associated with obesity, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and kidney disease.
\u2014The World War II military reason that INTENTIONALLY designed an American diet which increased recommended calories.
\u2014Why Dr. Prather emphasizes diagnostics and lab tests to help patients determine how to get where they want to be with their weight goals.\xa0 And how this approach helps eliminate frustration for patients who aren't getting results even with proper diet and exercise changes.
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