TY - BOOK AU - Jenkinson,Andrew TI - WHY WE EAT (TOO MUCH): The New Science of Appetite SN - 9780241400524 U1 - 613.2 23 PY - 2020/// CY - London PB - Penguin Life, an imprint of Penguin Books KW - Appetite. KW - Weight loss. KW - Diet N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -