Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Science:Life Sciences
Why don't you make best use of your energy reserves?
2012-04-01
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This week we find out why our bodies can't get their priorities right. We find out why we seek out food when we already have enough energy stored around our waists in the form of love handles and pot bellies. Plus we ask - will our skin soak up the calories in sun cream?
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