@geneticginger@OncoBites (Today I learned that I do not know the proper etiquette for how to reply to a certain tweet thread.. forgive the double posts!)
@geneticginger@OncoBites Dieting in a controlled manner (i.e. slow, steady, slight calorie deficit over a long time period) is hardly dangerous compared to severe risks associated w/ overweight&obesity. Each lb. of fat is ~3,500 calories. A diff of 140 cal/day (1 soda) is 51k cal/year, so ~14 lbs. 4/4
@geneticginger@OncoBites It depends on what aspect of health youโre asking about. With respect to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mortality, having overweight/obesity conclusively and substantially increases your risk. However, very diff question from body image/mental health/self confidence. (3/4)
@geneticginger@OncoBites Compared to normal BMI, patients with obesity: accrue ~42% more medical costs, have ~96% higher risk of heart failure, ~49% higher risk of coronary heart disease, ~18% increased risk of death (any cause). (send dm for ref links โ too long). (2/4)
@geneticginger@OncoBites Dieting in a controlled manner (i.e. slow, steady, slight calorie deficit over a long time period) is hardly dangerous compared to severe risks associated w/ overweight&obesity. Each lb. of fat is ~3,500 calories. A diff of 140 cal/day (1 soda) is 51k cal/year, so ~14 lbs. 4/4
@geneticginger@OncoBites It depends on what aspect of health youโre asking about. With respect to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mortality, having overweight/obesity conclusively and substantially increases your risk. However, very diff question from body image/mental health/self confidence. (3/4)
@geneticginger@OncoBites Compared to normal BMI, patients with obesity: accrue ~42% more medical costs, have ~96% higher risk of heart failure, ~49% higher risk of coronary heart disease, ~18% increased risk of death (any cause). (send dm for ref links โ too long). (2/4)
@GovNedLamont What is the best way to get into contact with your office? I recently sent an email through your website on the topic of evidence-based policy implementation but have not heard back.
@manisit_das I think this is usually unacceptable, but heavily mentor/mentee relationship-dependent. If your adviser also gives serious and specific feedback telling you that they are impressed by your work and development, then jokingly make such a comment, I'd personally be ok with it.