Fat : the secret organ : the surprising science behind the most misunderstood part of the body / Mari︠tte Boon & Liesbeth van Rossum ; translated from the Dutch by Colleen Higgins.

  • Boon, Mariëtte
Date:
2020
  • Books

About this work

Also known as

Vet belangrijk. English

Description

Fat is a vital yet hugely under-rated organ. Fat has become a dirty word, but we know so little about how it really works. In Fat, expert doctors and obesity researchers Dr Mariette Boon and Professor Liesbeth van Rossum present the ground-breaking research which explodes many of the myths and prejudices surrounding body fat and will make us completely rethink our relationship with it. Making use of the cutting-edge research in this specialist field, this fascinating and entertaining book will explain how fat generates important hormones, communicates with our brains and is, indeed, essential for staying alive. Informative yet accessible, Fat: The Secret Organ is important reading, not only for people who have struggled with their weight, but for everybody who is serious about their health.

Publication/Creation

London : Quercus, 2020.

Physical description

xi, 225 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes

Originally published in 2019 in The Netherlands by Ambo Anthos Uitgevers under the title "Vet Belangrijk".

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

A look at the history of fat -- Fat as an essential organ for storage -- Fat as a hormone factory -- Fat can result in disease and disease can make you fat -- How do feelings of hunger and satiety work? -- Marvellous metabolism -- Fat and our biorhythm -- How does stress cause overweight? -- Hidden contributors to overweight -- How can we tackle overweight effectively? -- Fat-shaming and the psychological consequences of obesity.

Language note

In English, translated from Dutch.

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    QS532.5.A3 2020B72
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9781529400908
  • 1529400902