The Evolution of Obesity

by Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin

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In this sweeping exploration of the relatively recent obesity epidemic, Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin probe evolutionary biology, history, physiology, and medical science to uncover the causes of our growing girth. The unexpected answer? Our own evolutionary success. For most of the past few million years, our evolutionary ancestors' survival depended on being able to consume as much as possible when food was available and to store the excess...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0801892627

ISBN13:9780801892622

Release Date:June 2009

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Length:392 Pages

Weight:1.63 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Anatomy Anatomy & Physiology Biological Sciences Biology Biology & Life Sciences Clinical Education & Reference Evolution Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting

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