This book analyses the often-complex factors that influence weight gain, from our hormonal make-up to our eating psychology. Full of evidence-based research and real-life case histories, it gives intelligent advice on what to do when confronted with the need to tackle your health, or that of your child. It emphasises that exercise is key and that eating is one of the joys of life, not a medication. Topics include: Our hunter-gathering past; Exercise intelligence; Why we don't exercise enough; Hydration intelligence; Nutritional intelligence; Fasting intelligence; Antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other supplements; Surgery for obesity.

About the Author
Dr Tom Smith is one of Sheldon's best and most longstanding authors. A GP based in Scotland, and an award-winning medical writer, he contributes health columns to a number of newspapers. Sue Hart is an experienced educationalist, and trains teachers in Adult Education.


Book Information
ISBN 9781847092816
Author Dr Tom Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Sheldon Press
Publisher John Murray Press
Weight(grams) 178g
Dimensions(mm) 213mm * 137mm * 10mm