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“What we need to do now is recognize that it is the sum total of human ingenuity that is responsible for the epidemics of chronic disease. Throughout most of human history, calories were scarce and hard to get, and physical activity unavoidable. Calories are now abundant, and physical activity is hard to get. We took an unstable, uncertain food supply and fixed it. What now passes as exercise and requires specialized footwear used to be called "survival." You had to do it. Now you never have to do it. We solved it too well. Now we don't need our muscles for anything.”

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David Katz

David Katz, born in 1965, is an accomplished journalist. His career spans various fields, including politics, economics, and social issues. Katz is known for his in-depth investigative reporting and insightful analysis, with his work gaining widespread attention both domestically and internationally. more

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