Gary Taubes looks at the urgent question of whats making us fat
- & how we can change. He reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century
- none more damaging or misguided than the calories-in, calories-out model of why we get fat
- & the good science that has been ignored. Why We Get Fat also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin & others fat? What roles do exercise & genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, & what foods should we avoid? Persuasive, straightforward, & practical, Why We Get Fat is an essential guide to nutrition & weight management.