Why we get fat and what to do about it
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
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Book
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1st ed.
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xii, 257 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.
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Uintah County Library - General NonFiction - Second Floor
613.712 TAUBES
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-246) and index.
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Booklist, December 2010
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Kirkus Review, November 2010
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The author draws upon his theory of good calories and bad calories to address the question of why people gain weight, arguing that the nutritional science of the twentieth century has been misguided, discussing the crucial role of insulin in regulating fat tissue, and including a diet plan.
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Adult,Follett Library Resources
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Adult

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Taubes, G. (2011). Why we get fat and what to do about it . Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Taubes, Gary. 2011. Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It. Alfred A. Knopf.

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Taubes, Gary. Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.

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Taubes, Gary. Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.

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