Bibliograph

The evolution of obesity, Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin

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The evolution of obesity, Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-382) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The evolution of obesity

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

240989594

Responsibility statement

Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin

Summary

Draws on popular examples and sound science to explain our expanding waistlines and to discuss the consequences of being overweight for different demographic groups. Reviews the various studies of human and animal fat use and storage, including those that examine fat deposition and metabolism in men and women; chronicle cultural differences in food procurement, preparation, and consumption; and consider the influence of sedentary occupations and lifestyles

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