The Fattening of America: How the Economy Makes Us Fat, If It Matters, and What to Do about It

By Laurie Zuckerman and Eric A. Finkelstein

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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.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0470124660

ISBN13:9780470124666

Release Date:January 2008

Publisher:Wiley

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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Administration & Medicine Economics Business Business & Investing Economic Conditions Economics Medical Medical Books Politics & Social Sciences Public Health Social Sciences

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