Why we eat (too much) : the new science of appetite / Dr Andrew Jenkinson.

  • Jenkinson, Andrew (Physician)
Date:
2020
  • Books

About this work

Also known as

Why we eat too much

Description

A practical, accessible guide to understanding the diet myth and the secret to lasting weight loss. For over two decades, weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting. Why We Eat (Too Much), combines case studies from his practice and the new science of metabolism to illuminate how our appetite really works. Debunking the great myths of the body, and systematically explaining why dieting is counter-productive, this unflinching book investigates every aspect of nutrition. From the difference between good and bad fats to the impact of genes and genetic mutation on our weight and what happens to our hormones long after a diet ends, Dr Jenkinson explores the fields of agriculture, pharma, anthropology and medicine to uncover the truth behind our bad food habits and the escalating obesity crisis.

Publication/Creation

[London] : Penguin Life, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2020.

Physical description

xiv, 330 pages : black and white illustrations ; 23 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (page 307) and index.

Contents

Lessons in energy : how our body works to control weight -- Lessons in obesogenics : how our environment determines our weight -- Blueprint for a healthier weight : the secret to lasting weight loss.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    DFXP /JEN
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 024140052X
  • 9780241400524