The Obesity Myth

The Obesity Myth
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 1592400663
ISBN-13 : 9781592400669
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Book Synopsis The Obesity Myth by : Paul F. Campos

Download or read book The Obesity Myth written by Paul F. Campos and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of America's self-defeating war on obesity argues against the myth that falsely equates thinness with health and explains why dieting is bad for the health and how the media misinform the public.


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