The Obesity Epidemic

facts about why 'eating less and doing more' doesn't work

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    • Introduction
    • Part 1 – The general principle
    • Chapter 1
    • Chapter 2
    • Chapter 3
    • Chapter 4
    • Part 2 – The calorie formula
    • Chapter 5
    • Chapter 6
    • Chapter 7
    • Part 3 – The diet advice
    • Chapter 8
    • Chapter 9
    • Chapter 10
    • Chapter 11
    • Chapter 12
    • Chapter 13
    • Chapter 14
    • Part 4 – How can we stop The Obesity Epidemic?
    • Chapter 15
    • Chapter 16
    • Summary
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