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@kevinh-phd.bsky.social

Nutrition, metabolism & obesity scientist. KevinHallPhd.com

6,164 Followers  |  228 Following  |  182 Posts  |  Joined: 31.08.2024
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RFK Jr. claimed that keto diets cured schizophrenia. Here’s what science says. Ketogenic diets do show promise for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but the research is preliminary and not backed by randomized controlled trials.

β€œIf this is a topic of interest, you should fund a lot more rigorous nutrition research that would be able to accurately assess whether or not so much a claim is founded,” Hall said. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

17.02.2026 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every word Andrew Nixon-the HHS spokesman-says is a lie including β€œand” and β€œthe.” He’s a 12 year old in an empty suit spouting drivel and lying to the American public.

16.02.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Randy!

16.02.2026 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Go do this right now! Book is fantastic!!!

15.02.2026 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today only! Buy my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social #FoodIntelligence on Kindle for just 2 bucks.

15.02.2026 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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A review of my book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social in Network Health Dietitians magazine:

08.02.2026 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Spoke with a PI whose postdoc is trapped abroad because of social media vetting. It appears the postdoc missed disclosing one account and it's unclear if they can come back… ever.

This is the country we live in now.

07.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 431    πŸ” 190    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 14
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Key Takeaways from NIH Director Bhattacharya's hearing from Miriam and Bethesda Declaration whistleblower Jenna Norton (speaking in personal capacity). Our analysis? "Oof."
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04.02.2026 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 176    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz & Kevin Hall
#BookReview
readlistenwatch.com?p=11456

20.01.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the thoughtful review!

21.01.2026 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Amazon.com: Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us (Audible Audio Edition): Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall PhD, Barrie Kreinik, Penguin Audio: Audible Books & Originals Amazon.com: Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us (Audible Audio Edition): Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall PhD, Barrie Kreinik, Penguin Audio: Audible Books & Originals

Yes! a.co/d/99Ntdid

20.01.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The language on multiyear funding (MYF) is ineffective.

Final bill anchors MYF to 2025 instead of 2024. This means MYF will likely continue at the same rate we saw last year, where NCI's payline from ~10% to 4%.

This is incredibly harmful to the US research workforce - especially early career.

20.01.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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My book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social has been selected for a Kindle Daily Deal in the UK on 21st January. amzn.eu/d/gfe5I51

20.01.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Food Intelligence Author Kevin Hall, Phd on The Biggest Loser and Your Health Future
YouTube video by Anchor Moments Food Intelligence Author Kevin Hall, Phd on The Biggest Loser and Your Health Future

My book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social was the subject of a weight loss book club on a YouTube channel hosted by a delightful couple who have been battling obesity. I was happy to join them live yesterday to discuss our book and answer questions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAhs...

19.01.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The US is home to only 3 of the top 25 universities globally in research impact (#3, #20, and #23).

In 2009, we were home to 15 out of 25, including the #1 spot.

It would be the unforced error of the century to scale back on our national investment in science now.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...

16.01.2026 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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2025 was the year protein β€˜jumped the shark’ 2025 was not the year protein finally got its due. It was the year protein was oversold, overvalued and overhyped. The science of protein has not changed; we just need to listen to it again.

Here's a recent article by protein expert Stu Phillips putting things in appropriate context:

theconversation.com/2025-was-the...

07.01.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Right, so right in the ballpark of what most young and middle aged adults are already eating. No need for products like this:

07.01.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Are they really recommending a lot more protein than Americans are already eating? bsky.app/profile/kevi...

07.01.2026 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Average protein intake is actually closer to 1.3 g/kg per day with these assumptions, but the point is that it's substantially higher than the RDA.

07.01.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ave. protein intake of adults in the USA is ~1.2 g/d per kg or 50% higher than the current recommended daily allowance (RDA). This calculation assumes NHANES mean adult height, weight, & 16% calories from protein along with a physical activity level (PAL) of 1.65 from doubly labeled water estimates.

07.01.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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Probing the Gray Areas of UPF Research

Thanks to Bill McDowell for interviewing me for an article in the Institute of Food Technologists magazine!

www.ift.org/news-and-pub...

06.01.2026 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Worth the read: Food Intelligence Nutrition science and diet fads laid bare

β€œIn this chaotic environment of confusing and conflicting messages,[Food Intelligence] provides a grounding look on what emerging nutrition science actually says, scientific questions that still need answering, and where we should go from here.”
open.substack.com/pub/youcankn...

23.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m giving away two SIGNED copies of @kevinh-phd.bsky.social’s book!

Enter here by January 1st to win: www.richroll.com/giveaway/

19.12.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a great pleasure to meet @richroll.bsky.social and discuss nutrition and metabolism science on his podcast!

17.12.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What we eat is making us obese and sick β€” but science shows solutions are within reach An ambitious book challenges long-held assumptions on diet and nutrition and exposes gaps in public-health guidance.

What we eat is making us obese and sick β€” but science shows solutions are within reach www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Book debunks
- obsession with protein (most get enough!)
- supplements industry
- personalization trend

Hear, hear!

Authors @kevinh-phd.bsky.social @juliabelluz.bsky.social πŸ™

10.12.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Thanks to @nature.com and Tim Spector for reviewing my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social #FoodIntelligence. One small correction: I was never an advisor to The Biggest Loser TV show. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Thanks to @carriedennett.bsky.social and @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social for recommending my book #FoodIntellifence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social as a holiday gift!

08.12.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to @civileats.com for featuring my book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social on their 2025 holiday book gift guide! civileats.com/2025/12/03/o...

03.12.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@drjessicaknurick.bsky.socialΒ illuminates why the most concerning thing about health isn't what you're eatingβ€”it's what you're being fed.

Episode 928✌🏼🌱 

Watch & subscribe: https://bit.ly/JessicaKnurick928

12.08.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today on the pod: @drjessicaknurick.bsky.social, a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science & public health expert. We explore how a healthcare heist is happening right under our noses.

Watch it here: https://bit.ly/JessicaKnurick928

Episode 928✌🏼🌱

11.08.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0