The Hungry Gene: The Science of Fat and the Future of Thin

Americans spend $33 billion annually on diet and exercise programs, yet we are fatter than ever — and it's killing us. According to a recent Surgeon General's report, more than 60 percent of Americans are overweight, including a growing number of children, all of whom face such increased, potentially life-threatening health risks as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. The Hungry Gene takes an unflinching look at the spreading obesity pandemic, guiding readers through the ongoing ques...