9781422288474

Contents

Introduction / 7

1. Obesity: A Growing Epidemic / 9

2. The Nuts and Bolts of Genetics / 25

3. The Genetics of Obesity / 37

4. Environmental Factors and Obesity / 51

5. The Effect of Socioeconomic Status / 73

6. It’s a Simple Question of Nature vs. Nurture, Right? / 87

Series Glossary of Key Terms / 98

Further Reading / 100

For More Information / 101

Index / 102

Picture Credits / 103

About the Author & the Consultant / 104