The Evolution of Obesity

The Evolution of Obesity
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 406
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ISBN-10 : 9781421409603
ISBN-13 : 1421409607
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Book Synopsis The Evolution of Obesity by : Michael L. Power

Download or read book The Evolution of Obesity written by Michael L. Power and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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