Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Taubes stands the received wisdom about diet and exercise on its head.” — The New York Times
What’s making us fat? And how can we change? Building upon his critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, bestselling author Gary Taubes revisits these urgent questions. Featuring a new afterword with answers to frequently asked questions.
Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century—none more damaging or misguided than the “calories-in, calories-out” model of why we get fat—and the good science that has been ignored. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat? What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid? Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat is an essential guide to nutrition and weight management. Complete with an easy-to-follow diet. Featuring a new afterword with answers to frequently asked questions. Read more
Editor's Take
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It is generally described by Goodreads reviewers as a persuasive, eye-opening explanation of obesity and nutrition, with many readers praising Gary Taubes’ clear argument that carbohydrates play a major role in fat gain.
Goodreads review snippets show strong overall interest, with several listings displaying thousands of ratings and reviews, and sentiments ranging from enthusiastic 5-star praise to more skeptical 1-star pushback.
Across the review snippets, supporters highlight the book’s straightforward, myth-challenging message and practical advice about reducing carbs, while critics appear to dispute its conclusions about calories, fat, and weight loss.
A blog review by Greg Low also frames the book positively, summarizing its central takeaway as cutting carbs and rating it highly.
On YouTube, the search results surfaced several real videos about Gary Taubes and this book, including CrossFit’s “Gary Taubes: Why We Get Fat (Condensed)” and “Gary Taubes: Why We Get Fat (Unabridged) Part 1,” plus other related interviews and explainers that discuss the book’s core ideas.
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| Publisher | Vintage |
| Publication date | December 27, 2011 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0307474259 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0307474254 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.79 x 7.91 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #70,003 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Food Counters #41 in Paleo Diet #46 in Low Fat Diets (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,561) |
