The Truth About Fat

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Why Obesity is Not that Simple

By Anthony Warner

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The Truth About Fat by Anthony Warner explores the complex scientific, cultural, and psychological factors surrounding obesity and body weight. The author delves into how misinformation, societal pressures, and misunderstandings contribute to the obesity crisis, challenging common myths and proposing a more nuanced perspective on health and body weight. With a blend of humour and evidence-based analysis, the book seeks to shift the conversation from blame and shame to understanding and compassion.
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If you're intrigued by understanding the complex science behind obesity and are interested in debunking common myths surrounding diet culture, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration that blends humour with rigorous research. It appeals to those keen on challenging preconceived notions about health and weight.

The Truth About Fat

There are more diets than ever. So why aren’t we all getting thinner?

Why do we really get fat? And what can we do about it?

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Who or what is to blame for us getting fat and ill in increasing numbers?

Is it sugar or fat? Gut microbes or genes? Laziness or poverty? Whatever the cause, it's placing a devastating burden on our healthcare system, and scientists in every field are desperate to explain this epidemic and stave off a modern health disaster.

In The Truth About Fat, Anthony Warner scrutinises the explanations of academics, doctors, researchers, and journalists. He lays out the best evidence available, rails against quack theories preying on the desperate, and considers whether we are blaming our bodies for other people’s ignorance and cruelty. What remains is the unvarnished truth about one of the great preoccupations of our age.

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The Truth About Fat by Anthony Warner is praised for challenging the simplistic views surrounding obesity, highlighting its complex and multifaceted nature. Reviewers commend Warner's mastery of data, engaging narrative style, and ability to debunk common myths with scientific rigour and wit. The book is described as essential and thought-provoking, offering a fresh perspective on dieting and weight loss, while criticising pseudoscientific claims and cultural biases against the obese.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786077264

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

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Anthony Warner Education & Reference Health & Fitness Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Anthony Warner is a professional chef and writer. A regular contributor to New Scientist and The Pool, his work has been featured in the Guardian, Mail on Sunday and other publications. He lives in Nottinghamshire, blogs at angry-chef.com and you can follow him @One_Angry_Chef.

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