Image from Google Jackets

WHY WE EAT (TOO MUCH) : The New Science of Appetite / DR ANDREW JENKINSON

By: Publisher: London : Penguin Life, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2020Description: xiv, 330 pages : illustrations, charts ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780241400524
Other title:
  • Why we eat too much
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 613.2
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.
Summary: 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.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Book Perpustakaan Alor Setar RFID Pinjaman Dewasa 613.2 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A01683692
Book Perpustakaan Sungai Petani Pinjaman Dewasa 613.2 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A01683693
Book Perpustakaan Baling Pinjaman Dewasa 613.2 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A01683695
Book Perpustakaan Kulim Pinjaman Dewasa 613.2 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A01683694

Includes index

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.

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.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.