America is experiencing a national epidemic of obesity. Physical inactivity is the primary cause of this situation. The Hows and Whys of Obesity presents an overview of the cultural background factors underlying this epidemic, and provides basic information and insights that can help resolve the problem and lead to a sensible and realistic solution.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Obesity is swallowing us
- From health and economic perspectives
- Obesity is a threat
- Energy in-energy out
- No mysteries or secret solutions exist concerning obesity
- Obesity is expensive
- Exercise-the answer to the obesity problem-is cheap
