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Fat : Fighting The Obesity Epidemic
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When The Leptin Gene Was Discovered In 1994, News Articles Predicted That There Might Soon Be An Easy, Pharmaceutical Solution To The Growing Public Health Crisis Of Obesity. Yet This Scientific Breakthrough Merely Proved Once Again How Difficult The Fight Against Fat Really Is. Despite The Many Appetitesuppressants, Diet Pills, And Weightloss Programs Available Today, Approximately 30 Percent Of Americans Are Obese. And That Number Is Expanding Rapidly.Fat Is The Engaging Story Of The Scientific Quest To Understand And Control Body Weight. Covering The Entire Twentieth Century, Robert Pool Chronicles The Evolving Blamegame For Fatfrom Being A Result Of Undisciplined Behavior To Subconscious Conflicts, Physiological Disease, And Environmental Excess. Readers In Today'S Weightconscious Society Will Be Surprised To Learn That Being Overweight Was Actually Encouraged By Doctors And Popular Health Magazines Up Until The 1930S, When The Health Risks Associated With Being Overweight Were Publicly Recognized. Thus Began Decades Of Research And Experiments That Subsequently Explained Appetite, Metabolism, And The Development Of Fat Cells. Pool Effectively Reanimates The Colorful Characters, Curious Experiments, Brilliant Insights And Wrong Turns That Led To Contemporary Scientific Understanding Of America'S Epidemic. While He Acknowledges The Advances In The Pharmacological Fight Against Flab, He Underscores That The Real Problem Of Obesity Is Not Losing The Weight But Keeping It Off. Drugs Offer A Quick Fix, But They Aren'T The Ultimate Answer. American Society Must Remedy The Unhealthy Daily Environments Of Its Cities And Towns, And Those Who Have Struggled With Their Weight And Have Experienced The Yoyo Cycle Of Dieting Must Understand The Underlying Science Of Body Weight That Makes Their Struggle More Than A Question Of Willpower.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Fat: Fighting the Obesity Epidemic'? A: The book discusses the scientific quest to understand and control body weight, focusing on the complexities of obesity and the factors that contribute to it.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fat: Fighting the Obesity Epidemic' is Robert Pool.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Fat: Fighting the Obesity Epidemic' published? A: The book was published on February 15, 2001.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding obesity science? A: Yes, the book provides an engaging narrative that explores the science behind obesity, making it suitable for readers interested in understanding the topic.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into weight loss solutions? A: The book discusses various weight loss solutions, including the challenges of maintaining weight loss and the limitations of quick-fix solutions like diet pills.
- Q: What time period does the book cover regarding obesity research? A: The book covers the entire twentieth century and chronicles the evolving understanding of obesity and body weight.
- Q: Is 'Fat: Fighting the Obesity Epidemic' a recent publication? A: No, the book was published in 2001, and while some information may be outdated, it provides historical context to the obesity epidemic.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include the societal perceptions of fat, the historical context of obesity research, and the ongoing struggle to address the obesity epidemic in American society.