Additions Direct, UK: The UK Catalogue Store, Barns & Noble, Bodan Chapters, Canada . Buy Now Pay Later With Interest Free Credit | Kays The Skinny on Fat: Our Obsession with Weight Control Author: Shawna Vogel Trade Paperback Usually ships in 24 hours Delivery is subject to warehouse availability. Shipping delays may occur if we receive more orders than stock. Our Price: $19.95 You could save $2.00 (10%) with our iREWARDS Program Ordering is 100% secure . Spend $39 or more at chapters.indigo.ca and your order ships free!. ( Details ) Dimensions: 264 Pages, 5 x 7.5 in | ISBN: 0716741709 Published: February 2001 | From the Publisher As a society, we are more health conscious than ever before, yet one in four Americans is considered obese. The confusing bombardment of information we receive daily about diet and exercise has done little to answer the perennial question:"What's the best way to lose weight?" Separating fact from fiction, The Skinny on Fat examines health and weight gain from a scientific point of view, describing what recent research tells us about how our bodies work, why we gain weight, and what tools are available to help us achieve our weight goal. Some of the topics it covers include: • The weight control drugs of yesterday, today, and tomorrow • How diet and exercise affect the body and mind • The molecular and genetic basis of weight • Is obesity a disease? • Getting thin the healthy way • The future of weight control Not a miracle program for weight loss, The Skinny on Fat is a revealing look at how the scientific view of obesity has resulted in a new definition of fat one that contains more biology and less guilt. It is essential reading for anyone, regardless of weight, who is interested in living a healthier life. About the Author Shawna Vogel, a former editor at Discover magazine, writes for various popular science and health magazines, including Scientific American, Earth, Discover, and Health. She is the author of Naked Earth: The New Geophysics. Vogel lives in the Boston area. Info Desk iREWARDS Program About Our Company Affiliate Opportunities Careers Contact Us Corporate Sales Gift Certificates Privacy Policy Shipping Rates Store Locations Wish List chapters.indigo.ca: books Shopping Bag | Account Centre | Wish List | Help iREWARDS Program | Corporate Sales | Store Locations All Products Books DVD Video Gifts Books Advanced Search Search Tips About this Book From the Publisher About the Author Health Aging Ailments and Diseases Alternative and Holistic Health First Aid Healing Health Care Issues Healthy Living Infertility Men's Health Nutrition and Diet Reference Safety Women's Health Work Related Health Browse Books View all Categories . Head Office | Privacy Policy | Free Delivery | Chapters Coupons