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# Ranked #35 in Low Carb Diets - proven bestseller Published 2018 - fresh, relevant research 288 pages of science-backed insights Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It

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## Summary

> 🔥 Unlock the science behind fat and beat the diet myths! 📚

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## Key Features

- • **Trusted Bestseller:** Over 7,500 rave reviews with a 4.6-star average
- • **Practical & Actionable:** Includes an easy-to-follow diet plan to transform your health
- • **Science-Backed Myth Buster:** Debunks 'calories in, calories out' with airtight research
- • **Cutting-Edge Nutritional Insights:** Reveals how carbs hijack fat metabolism and drive obesity
- • **Essential Reading for Professionals:** A must-have guide for managers and health-conscious millennials aiming to stay ahead

## Overview

Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes is a 288-page paperback published in 2018 that challenges conventional diet wisdom with rigorous scientific evidence. It exposes the flaws in the 'calories in, calories out' model, explaining how carbohydrate intake disrupts fat metabolism and leads to obesity. This bestselling book, ranked #35 in Low Carb Diets, offers a practical diet plan and is highly rated by over 7,500 readers, making it an essential read for anyone serious about understanding nutrition beyond fad diets.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #136,116 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #50 in Food Counters #87 in Paleo Diet |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,548) |
| Dimensions  | 5 x 0.79 x 7.91 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0307474259 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0307474254 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | December 27, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Vintage |

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