Saturday, 28 July 2012

Modern Man Burns as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherer Ancestors



While it is generally assumed that lack of physical activity due to advances in technology may be one of the reasons for the rise in obesity, a new study by American researchers reveals that the amount of calories burnt by modern adults is the same as those of their hunter-gatherer forebears. The research found that there is no difference between the energy expenditure of modern hunter-gatherers and Westerners, casting doubt on the theory that blames modern lifestyle ...





via Medindia Health News More READ

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