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This book assesses the nature and scale of the obesity epidemic. It proposes that the causes are primarily socio-economic and the result of a distorted agricultural and food production and supply system. It argues that we should learn how to better manage our physical, social and economic environment rather than rely on individual lifestyle choices and behavior. The authors draw parallels between the obesity crisis and that of climate change, both being characterized by over-consumption of expensive and scarce resources and requiring radical, urgent, but sustainable solutions. Written in an accessible way that will be suitable for students and non-specialists the book draws on a wide range of literature from anthropology, economics, sociology, epidemiology, medicine and nutrition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #348561 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 198 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781844076673
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Review
'This book shows how closely interwoven are the forces which shape our dietary health and our environmental and economic security. It recognizes that world history is at a point of transition, and that there is hope that we can yet avoid future disaster.' Tim Lobstein, International Association for the Study of Obesity, UK 'Readers of Globesity may be dismayed to discover that obesity is not a problem exclusive to Americans. It affects Europeans and people throughout the world. This thorough and well written book provides all the evidence needed to convince anyone that the health threats are real and demand immediate action from governments as well as individuals.' Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, and author of Food Politics and What to Eat 'The threats posed by obesity, and the rate at which the incidence has been rising, are unsustainable. The authors provide a compelling analysis of the causes and consequences of obesity, and set out the conditions under which the problems can be addressed.' Erik Millstone, Professor of Science Policy, University of Sussex 'Focusing mainly on the overconsumption of our planet's resources as well as the culture in the western world of 'fast food' over healthy food, the conclusion of this highly topical title relates to the 'odd couple' that is obesity and climate change. Arguing that many of the solutions to obesity would also help to combat climate change, the loudest argument within the book is that we must act now if we have any hope of avoiding a two-fold global crisis.' The Environmentalist

About the Author
Francis Delpeuch is Research Director in Public Health Nutrition and Work at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Human Nutrition, based at the French government research institute the IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), in Montpellier, France.

Bernard Maire is Research Director in Public Health Nutrition and Work at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Human Nutrition, based at the French government research institute the IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, (IRD) in Montpellier, France.

Emmanuel Monnier is a science journalist who is widely experienced in translating scientific literature into that which is accessible to a wider general audience.

Michelle Holdsworth is co-author of the Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics (2005) and is Associate Professor of Public Health Nutrition at the University of Nottingham.