Herman Pontzer Explained

Herman Pontzer
Field:	Biologist, Evolutionary Anthropology
Work Institutions:	Duke University
Alma Mater:	Penn State University (BA) Harvard University (MA, PhD)
Known For:	Human evolution

Herman Pontzer is an evolutionary anthropologist at Duke University, where he is associate professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health.^[1] He is best known for his research into human bioenergetics, specifically as it relates to energy expenditure and the exercise paradox.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Books

• Book: Pontzer, Herman . . Penguin . 2021 . 978-0141990170 .

Notes and References

1. Web site: Herman Pontzer. globalhealth.duke.edu.
2. Web site: This scientist busts myths about how humans burn calories—and why. www.science.org. Apr 21, 2023.
3. Web site: Editorial-Fat in spite of Exercise? An Alleged Paradigm Change results from Calculation Mistakes Alternative Navigation Title . 2024-07-21 . www.germanjournalsportsmedicine.com . en.
4. News: 2023-06-17 . 'There's no need to run to the gym to slim down before the summer' . 2024-07-21 . Le Monde.fr . en.