No, the simple fact is a lot of studies rely on self-reported intake. People are notoriously full of shit self-reporting their food intake. As for the starvati

No, the simple fact is a lot of studies rely on self-reported intake. People are notoriously full of shit self-reporting their food intake. As for the starvation study in question, it doesn't even support his argument. the subjects lost considerable weight and their weight loss slowed because they had less body mass (and thus a lower caloric maintenance) it really is just about being in a moderate caloric deficit and exercising.... but that wouldn't be a billion dollar industry.