Why You Can't Trust What People Say They Eat

Send us Fan Mail How do scientists know how many calories people actually eat? It sounds like a simple question, but measuring food intake is actually extremely difficult. If someone says they are eating 2000 calories per day, how accurate is that number likely to be? In this episode, we explore the evidence behind calorie underreporting, why self-reported food intake is often inaccurate, and how researchers verify whether people are truly eating what they say they are. We discuss: - Why f...