Big Fat Lies
The Truth About Your Weight and Your Health
Author: Glenn A. Gaesser and Steven N. Blair
In this authoritative, easy-to-read book, an exercise physiologist challenges the conventional wisdom that excess body fat poses a danger to health, explaining that it is the fat in a diet--not weight--that is harmful, and presents scientific evidence of the benefits of body fat.
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Summary
In this authoritative, easy-to-read book, an exercise physiologist challenges the conventional wisdom that excess body fat poses a danger to health, explaining that it is the fat in a diet--not weight--that is harmful, and presents scientific evidence of the benefits of body fat.
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"Obesity kills 300,000 people per year" IS A BIG FAT LIE!
Glenn Gaesser, an exercise physiologist, challenges the conventional wisdom that being "overweight" is dangerous. This is a meticulously-researched, clearly-written book and is crucial reading for anyone who wants to take concrete steps towards improving their health—no matter what their size.
Here are well-document facts that:
- People can be fit and fat.
- Thinner is not necessarily healthier.
- Some body fat protects you from heart disease.
- Dieting can cause weight gain.
"Finally, truth and justice for the fat person. People...cannot all fit some insurance chart. This book should be required reading before going on a diet." —Charles Van Dyke, Chairman of the Board, National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
"A fascinating, witty, informative collage on one of the most bewildering contemporary controversies in the health field." —Rubin Andres, M.D., Clinical Director, National Institute on Aging
About the Author
Glenn Gaessar Phd is a professor of exercise physiology and faculty advisor tot he Cardiovascular health and fitness programme at the university of Virginia, USA. He is the author of three books.
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