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Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant bariatric surgeon at University College London Hospitals. He specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery and has contributed to research on the physiological mechanisms of appetite and weight regulation.
Known for: Why We Eat (Too Much): The New Science of Appetite
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Why We Eat (Too Much): The New Science of Appetite
In this Sunday Times bestseller, bariatric surgeon Andrew Jenkinson explores the science behind appetite, metabolism, and weight regulation. Drawing on clinical experience and research, he explains why dieting often fails, how the body defends its weight set point, and what truly drives overeating. The book challenges conventional wisdom about calories and willpower, offering a new understanding of obesity and sustainable health.
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The Set Point Theory
Every human body has a preferred weight range—a set point—that it strives to maintain. This is not mere speculation but a biological fact supported by decades of metabolic research. Through subtle feedback loops involving hormones like leptin and insulin, your brain continually monitors how much ene...
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Metabolic Adaptation
The tragedy of traditional dieting lies in metabolic adaptation—the body’s evolutionary safeguard against starvation. Whenever you cut calories drastically, your metabolism shifts gears, slowing down energy expenditure to preserve fat stores. Meanwhile, appetite hormones such as ghrelin surge, ampli...
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About Andrew Jenkinson
Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant bariatric surgeon at University College London Hospitals. He specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery and has contributed to research on the physiological mechanisms of appetite and weight regulation. His work bridges clinical practice and public education on obe...
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Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant bariatric surgeon at University College London Hospitals. He specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery and has contributed to research on the physiological mechanisms of appetite and weight regulation. His work bridges clinical practice and public education on obe...
Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant bariatric surgeon at University College London Hospitals. He specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery and has contributed to research on the physiological mechanisms of appetite and weight regulation. His work bridges clinical practice and public education on obesity and nutrition.
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Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant bariatric surgeon at University College London Hospitals. He specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery and has contributed to research on the physiological mechanisms of appetite and weight regulation.
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