| The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body's Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You Contributor(s): Tara, Sylvia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393354970 ISBN-13: 9780393354973 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Nutrition - Health & Fitness | Women's Health - General - Science | Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.50 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Fat is not just excess weight, but actually a dynamic, smart, and self-sustaining organ that influences everything from aging and immunity to mood and fertility. With cutting-edge research and riveting case studies--including the story of a girl who had no fat, and that of a young woman who couldn't stop eating--Dr. Sylvia Tara reveals the surprising science behind our most misunderstood body part and its incredible ability to defend itself. Exploring the unexpected ways viruses, hormones, sleep, and genetics impact fat, Tara uncovers the true secret to losing weight: working with your fat, not against it. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tara, Sylvia: - Sylvia Tara holds a PhD in biochemistry from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Tara was a consultant with McKinsey & Company and has worked at the world's largest biotechnology companies. She lives in the Los Angeles area. |