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Why We Get Fat: And What to Do about It

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Building upon this critical work in "Good Calories, Bad Calories" and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, Taubes now revisits the urgent ... Show synopsis

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    Hardcover, 2010

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    Trade paperback, 2011

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    Mass-market paperback, 2011

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Overall customer rating: 4.834
Jim O

Fat and You

by Jim O on Aug 30, 2012

Quick read. A logical presentation of studies done, misinformation you've received, what is going on in your system and why. Let's you make informed decision concerning food! More

Christina B

Fabulous Book

by Christina B on Jun 7, 2012

If you want to sort fact from fiction - this is your book! As all who have struggled with their weight know, the USDA and government officials don't really have it right. Forget the food pyramid put together by government bureaucrats who then wring their hands as to why Americans are fat! Read ... More

Ann B
by Ann B on Jan 19, 2012

It was written well and easy to understand and gave me a lot to think about. If you are trying to get healthy or reduce your weight it is worth reading. Or, it is interesting if you are into nutrition. More

resilience

Great Book

by resilience on Jul 27, 2011

OK, I actually read Good Calories Bad Calories and liked it. However, I could not recommend it to anyone. It was a somewhat tedious read and to long for the average person. This book, Why We Get Fat, however is a easy read that is very enlightening. I recommend it. Gary Taubes did a great job of ... More

Catherine A

Love this book!

by Catherine A on Apr 21, 2011

This book is the best eating book I've ever read. It reviews all of the scientific studies about diets and then suggests an eating plan that everyone can use to lose weight and lose their cravings for carbs. I've lost weight and so have my friends and relatives who have tried this. More

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