Longer. Healthier. Better.

Episode 6: Addressing obesity with Dr. Christina Economos – the obesity epidemic, exploring medical interventions, and living healthier though personalized nutrition

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In the sixth episode of Longer. Healthier. Better., host Janet Wu discusses the issue of obesity in America, and it impacts our health and wellness with Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Dr. Christina Economos. Dr. Economos pulls from her extensive research on childhood obesity and weight management tools in this conversation around longevity. Listen to Dr. Economos and Janet’s discussion about: 


  • US obesity trends within global, environment, and policy contexts 
  • The role of medical interventions like weight loss drugs as one tool to weight management 
  • Growing popularity of customized diet plans based on individual needs and lifestyles to promote better health 
  • Obesity in childhood and the future of nutrition tactics for kids





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