Obesity Myth Why America's Obsession with Weight Is Hazardous to Your Health

Name: Obesity Myth Why America's Obsession with Weight Is Hazardous to Your Health
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ISBN: 9781592400669

ISBN-10: 1592400663

ISBN-13: 9781592400669

Edition: 2004

Authors: Paul Campos

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Campos makes his case against the fat kills dogma with unimpeachable evidence. The Obesity Mythshould be required reading for every health professional in America. I believe any open-minded person who reads this book will conclude that weve been duped by a pack of self-serving lies. And we cannot get at the truth without first recognizing those lies. The Obesity Mythis a great place to start. Glenn A. Gaesser, Ph.D., professor and director, Kinesiology Program, University of Virginia Is your weight hazardous to your health? According to public-health authorities, 65 percent of us are overweight. Every day, we are bombarded with dire warnings about Americas obesity epidemic. Close to half of…

Book details

List price: $25.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 5/3/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Foreword



Introduction



Fat Science



Fat on Trial



The World Turned Upside Down



Fat Culture



Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles



Lost in the Supermarket



The King's Two Bodies



The Bimbo Culture



Weight Problems



All the News That's Print to Fit



The Endless Debut



Chronic Restrained Living



The Athlete Within



Why Do Americans Diet?



The Last 10 Pounds



Life During Wartime



Fat Politics



The Feeding of the President



Feminist Accused of Unsightly Weight Gain



Anorexia Nervosa and the Spirit of Capitalism



The Last American Diet


Conclusion


Notes


Body Mass Index Table


Suggestions for Further Reading


Acknowledgments


Index