The Fattening of America: How The Economy Makes Us Fat, If It Matters, and What To Do About It

A guide to how America became the fattest nation, and how the food industry and the government keep it that way.

In The Fattening of America, renowned health economist Eric Finkelstein, along with business writer Laurie Zuckerman, reveal how the US economy has become the driving force behind our expanding waistlines. Blending theory, research, and engaging personal anecdotes, the authors discuss how declining food costs—especially for high-calorie, low-nutrient foods—and an increasing usage ...