Ever seen a fat fox? : Human obesity explored / Mike Gibney.
Publication details: Dublin : University College Dublin Press, 2016.Description: 190 p. ; 23 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:- 613.2 23
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loanable Book | Library | Irish Collection | 613.2 GIB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 000442397 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ever seen a fat fox? Why is it that humans - or animals in the care of humans - develop obesity? Professor Mike Gibney delves into the history of the human relationship with food and investigates the ever growing problem of obesity. Debunking exaggerated views and cutting through the mixed messaging Gibney offers scientific-based solutions to this epidemic.
The genetics of obesity, the practice of dieting, and the value of physical activity are all thoroughly assessed. The failures of the players in obesity - including the media, scientists, academic organisations, international agencies, specifically the WHO, and the food industry are brought into sharp fpcus. What can we learn from the fox? ...
IeDuRDS "To the readers at the Library, Royal Dublin Society. Michael ... July 2016." On flyleaf.
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