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Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 5 1 false Sat Aug 25 21:04:25 -0700 2007 Sat Aug 25 21:05:18 -0700 2007 17852638 979004 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
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While I'm not sure that I agree with Mr. Oliver's arguments, he does make some interesting ones, esp. the premise of why WASPs are more opposed to being...more...]]> 17384830 269138 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 3 0 false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sun Mar 09 13:17:04 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 09 13:18:17 -0700 2008 20799302 809137 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Wed Apr 23 10:57:58 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 23 10:58:36 -0700 2008 9620693 623269 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 2 0 false Tue Nov 27 15:31:46 -0800 2007 Tue Nov 27 15:32:32 -0800 2007 1470940 33554 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 5 0 false Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Sun May 27 07:35:24 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 20:10:46 -0800 2009 81054712 1400931 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 3 0 false Mon Dec 14 22:53:37 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 14 22:53:37 -0800 2009 79331757 1236990 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Sun Nov 29 16:17:49 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 29 16:17:49 -0800 2009 78916210 220557 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Tue Nov 24 20:37:20 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 24 20:37:20 -0800 2009 76718024 454236 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Wed Nov 04 12:34:19 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 12:34:19 -0800 2009 76690888 265983 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Wed Nov 04 08:14:48 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 08:14:48 -0800 2009 76070156 2732610 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 4 0 false Wed Oct 28 19:21:58 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 28 19:21:58 -0700 2009 72335017 800178 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Thu Sep 24 08:08:06 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 24 08:08:06 -0700 2009 71013811 2127724 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Sat Sep 12 19:31:42 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 12 19:31:42 -0700 2009 69514923 2686148 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 2 0 false Sun Aug 30 20:33:47 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 20:33:47 -0700 2009 68809608 1208522 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Tue Aug 25 06:46:17 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 27 06:12:36 -0700 2009 67038744 1311345 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Tue Aug 11 22:56:52 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 11 22:56:52 -0700 2009 65525600 316566 286285 0195313208 9780195313208 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349m/286285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417349s/286285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/286285.Fat_Politics_The_Real_Story_behind_America_s_Obesity_Epidemic 3.48 23 In reviewing the scientific evidence, Oliver shows there is little proof that obesity causes so much disease and death or that losing weight is what makes people healthier. Our concern with obesity, he writes, is fueled more by social prejudice, bureaucratic politics, and industry profit than by scientific fact. Misinformation pushes millions of Americans towards dangerous surgeries, crash diets, and harmful diet drugs, while we ignore other, more real health problems. Oliver goes on to examine why it is that Americans despise fatness and explores why, despite this revulsion, we continue to gain weight.
Fat Politics will topple your most basic assumptions about obesity and health. It is essential reading for anyone with a stake in the nation's--or their own--good health.]]> 2005 0 0 false Thu Jul 30 07:41:35 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 30 07:41:42 -0700 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1584342