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The Fattening of America: How the Economy Makes Us Fat, If It Matters, and What to Do About It
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication date January 9, 2008
Pages 274
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780470124666
ISBN-10 0470124660
Dimensions 1 by 6.50 by 9.25 in.
Weight 1 lbs.
Original list price $37.95
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Summary
Looks at the economics behind America's increasing obesity epidemic, its repercussions for society, and potential solutions to the problem, revealing how the rising obesity rates damage America's economy, make U.S. businesses less competitive, hurts military readiness, push jobs overseas, increase taxes, and threaten to bankrupt Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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With Eric A. Finkelstein | from John Wiley & Sons Inc (January 9, 2008)
9780470124666 | details & prices | 274 pages | 6.50 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.02 lbs | List price $37.95
About: Looks at the economics behind America's increasing obesity epidemic, its repercussions for society, and potential solutions to the problem, revealing how the rising obesity rates damage America's economy, make U.
Miscellaneous
With Eric A. Finkelstein | from John Wiley & Sons Inc (April 4, 2008)
9780470245774 | details & prices | 304 pages | List price $26.95

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