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Name: Fat Land
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Greg Critser

Focusing on the United States, "Fat Land" examines the growing role of cheap fats and sugars in the nation's obesity epidemic, especially among children. The book critiques institutionalized myths about diet and exercise, delves into the food policies of Los Angeles schools, and analyzes the political and cultural forces that have lowered the bar for American fitness. With a sharp, investigative tone, it also comments on broader social habits, including parenting attitudes, leisure, street fashion, and American-style religion, providing readers with practical advice to counter these trends.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Health & Medicine/Nutrition & Diet

Authors: Greg Critser

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