Why We Eat (Too Much)

The New Science of Appetite

What if everything you were taught about dieting was wrong?

For over two decades, weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting. Why We Eat (Too Much), combines case studies from his practice and the new science of metabolism to illuminate how our appetite really works.

Dr Jenkinson explores the fields of agriculture, pharma, anthropology and medicine to uncover the truth behind our bad food habits and explain the escalating obesity crisis. This is a practical, accessible guide to the secret to lasting weight loss.

Fascinating science ... One of Britain's top weight loss experts

ITV

About Andrew Jenkinson

Dr Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant surgeon with a special interest in advanced laparoscopic, or keyhole surgery. He is part of an expert team developing advances in gastrointestinal (stomach and bowel) surgery at University College Hospital in Bloomsbury, central London. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Why We Eat (Too Much).
Details
  • Imprint: Penguin Life
  • ISBN: 9780241400531
  • Length: 352 pages
  • Dimensions: 198mm x 22mm x 130mm
  • Weight: 250g
  • Price: £10.99
All editions