Fat: Fighting the Obesity Epidemic

The Fat Crisis: The Engaging Story of the Scientific Quest to Understand and Control Body Weight is a must-read for anyone struggling with their weight.

This comprehensive book chronicles the evolution of our understanding of obesity, from the early 20th century to present day.

With a focus on the scientific breakthroughs and missteps that have shaped our understanding of appetite, metabolism, and fat cells, this book provides a fascinating look at the complexities of weight loss.

Pool effectively reanimates the colorful characters and curious experiments that led to contemporary scientific understanding of America's epidemic, while acknowledging the limitations of pharmacological solutions.

Ultimately, he underscores that the real problem of obesity is not losing weight but keeping it off, and that American society must address the unhealthy daily environments of its cities and towns to truly combat this growing public health crisis.

With a gripping narrative and insightful analysis, The Fat Crisis is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand and overcome their weight struggles.