Reviews
“The global obesity epidemic affects all of us - families, communities, and nations around the world. It's a weighty subject in every way, with dire consequences for well being, life expectancy, and economic productivity in the years ahead unless seriously confronted. The World is Fat is compelling reading on this complex and growing societal threat. Dr. Barry Popkin is one of the world's most distinguished experts on obesity, the global food system, and nutrition, with extensive first-hand knowledge of the trends in the U.S., Europe, India, China, and beyond. His writing is remarkably clear and concise, free of jargon, and full of wisdom, balance, and good judgment. His call to action and practical suggestions to individuals, communities, and political leaders, will be read with enormous interest and benefit around the world.â€� — Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs , Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, author of The End of Poverty and Common Wealth “This personal, warmly sympathetic account of the makings of the global obesity crisis is just what is needed to figure out what to do about it. Popkin is an economist, but a humanistic one, and his humanity shines through in this book.â€� —Marion Nestle, author of What to Eat and Food Politics , and professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University “The most serious epidemic ever is insidiously engulfing the world. Barry Popkin draws upon his decades of research and experience to describe its origins—and a set of potential solutions. Those interested in the future of mankind should read this book.â€� —Walter Willett, author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy , and chair, Department of Nutrition, Harvard University “Popkin’s research contributions and insights into food and nutrition have inspired scores of scholars. In The World is Fat , he now inspires parents and consumers about what we can do to help our families and ourselves.â€� —Brian Wansink, Ph.D., author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, The global obesity epidemic affects all of us - families, communities, and nations around the world. It's a weighty subject in every way, with dire consequences for well being, life expectancy, and economic productivity in the years ahead unless seriously confronted. The World is Fatis compelling reading on this complex and growing societal threat. Dr. Barry Popkin is one of the world's most distinguished experts on obesity, the global food system, and nutrition, with extensive first-hand knowledge of the trends in the U.S., Europe, India, China, and beyond. His writing is remarkably clear and concise, free of jargon, and full of wisdom, balance, and good judgment. His call to action and practical suggestions to individuals, communities, and political leaders, will be read with enormous interest and benefit around the world.” — Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, author of The End of Povertyand Common Wealth This personal, warmly sympathetic account of the makings of the global obesity crisis is just what is needed to figure out what to do about it. Popkin is an economist, but a humanistic one, and his humanity shines through in this book.” —Marion Nestle, author of What to Eatand Food Politics, and professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University The most serious epidemic ever is insidiously engulfing the world. Barry Popkin draws upon his decades of research and experience to describe its origins—and a set of potential solutions. Those interested in the future of mankind should read this book.” —Walter Willett, author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy, and chair, Department of Nutrition, Harvard University Popkin’s research contributions and insights into food and nutrition have inspired scores of scholars. In The World is Fat, he now inspires parents and consumers about what we can do to help our families and ourselves.” —Brian Wansink, Ph.D., author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think
