The Fattening of America

The Fattening of America
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780470124666
ISBN-13 : 0470124660
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Book Synopsis The Fattening of America by : Eric A. Finkelstein

Download or read book The Fattening of America written by Eric A. Finkelstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-01-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Fattening of America, renowned health economist Eric Finkelstein, along with business writer Laurie Zuckerman, reveal how the U.S. economy has become the driving force behind our expanding waistlines. Blending theory, research, and engaging personal anecdotes the authors discuss how declining food costs—especially for high-calorie, low-nutrient foods—and an increasing usage of technology, which make Americans more sedentary, has essentially led us to eat more calories than we burn off.


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