America's Voracious Appetite for Losing Weight
by
Susan Yager
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2010
A lively cultural history of the American weight loss industry that explores the origins of our obsession with dieting
As a nation battling an obesity epidemic, we spend more than $35 billion annually on diets and diet regimens. Our weight is making us sick, unhappy, and bigger than ever, and...