{"product_id":"the-evolution-of-obesity","title":"The Evolution of Obesity","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this sweeping exploration of the relatively recent obesity epidemic  Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin probe evolutionary biology  history  physiology  and medical science to uncover the causes of our growing girth. The unexpected answer? Our own evolutionary success. For most of the past few million years  our evolutionary ancestors survival depended on being able to consume as much as possible when food was available and to store the excess energy for periods when it was scarce. In the developed world today  high-calorie foods are readily obtainable  yet the propensity to store fat is part of our species heritage  leaving an increasing number of the worlds people vulnerable to obesity. In an environment of abundant food  we are anatomically  physiologically  metabolically  and behaviorally programmed in a way that makes it difficult for us to avoid gaining weight. Power and Schulkins engagingly argued book draws on popular examples and sound science to explain our expanding waistlines and to discuss the consequences of being overweight for different demographic groups. They review the various studies of human and animal fat use and storage  including those that examine fat deposition and metabolism in men and women; chronicle cultural differences in food procurement  preparation  and consumption; and consider the influence of sedentary occupations and lifestyles. A compelling and comprehensive examination of the causes and consequences of the obesity epidemic  The Evolution of Obesity offers fascinating insights into the question  Why are we getting fatter?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952146378805,"sku":"ByrdShop_0801892627","price":92.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780801892622.jpg?v=1770152243","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-evolution-of-obesity","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}