Title	Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Stay Healthy, and Lose Weight
Author	Herman Pontzer
Call Number	N/A
Location	Other
Rating	Highly Recommended
Book Review	The title may sound like a diet book, but this is actually outstanding science writing that has influenced my daily life. Pontzer, a professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke, presents research that challenges the traditional "calories in, calories out" model. Using studies across diverse populations and activity levels, he introduces the “constrained model” of energy expenditure, showing that our bodies operate on a fixed energy budget; we burn about the same number of calories regardless of activity level by adjusting internal energy use. Blending anthropology, cell biology, and health science, the book offers a compelling and eye-opening look at how our bodies manage energy. As someone interested in health and running, I found it both informative and fascinating.
Submitted By	Taylor Greene
Department or Major	Leatherby Libraries
Status	Staff
Chapman Email	tgreene@chapman.edu