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The mathematics of weight loss | Ruben Meerman | TEDxQUT (edited version)

TEDx Talks · talk · Watch on YouTube

Nutrition & diet scienceScientific method & science communication

What it is

Ruben Meerman presents a TEDx talk on the stoichiometry of weight loss, showing with lab demonstrations where fat goes when it is lost. He argues that most of it is exhaled as carbon dioxide.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN regularly shares it in weight loss threads as a clear, precise explanation of the physics of weight loss.

  • 6 people recommended it
  • 5 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2017, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “Someone on youtube made a perfect video explaining this with enough precision”

    Precise explanation of where fat goes when losing weight.

    agumonkey, 2017-11 · Recommendation · in “When somebody loses weight, where does the fat go?”

  2. “There is a nice Ted talk about the same topic.”

    Explains weight loss mathematically, countering diet myths.

    hkolk, 2020-10 · Recommendation · in “When we lose weight, where does it go?”

  3. “here's a great TEDx demonstration with lab experiments”

    TEDx demonstration with lab experiments on weight loss.

    greenbush, 2020-10 · Recommendation · in “When we lose weight, where does it go?”

  4. “The mathematics of weight loss is laid out clearly in 20 minutes here”

    Clear 20-minute account of the mathematics of weight loss.

    relueeuler, 2021-09 · Recommendation · in “Death of the Calorie (2019)”

  5. “Mr. Wizard-style TEDx explanation of fat and energy.”

    projektfu, 2022-02 · Recommendation · in “Scientist busts myths about how humans burn calories”

  6. “Whenever I have a discussion about weight loss, I like to share this TEDx video”

    Interesting TEDx talk shared in weight loss discussions.

    palata, 2024-05 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Have you tried weight loss drugs?”

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Topics: metabolism, fat loss, calories, tedx, stoichiometry

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