The Fattening of
America How the Economy Makes Us Fat, If It
Matters, and What to Do About It
by Eric A. Finkelstein
& Laurie Zuckerman
What's behind the sudden, explosive rise in obesity
rates? In a word, it's economics. This book reveals
why America's growing waistline is a by-product of our
economic and technological success.
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Did You Know That...
— Two thirds of
Americans are overweight or obese.
— Over the past three decades, the number of obese
individuals has more than doubled.
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