The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat And Cheese Belong In A Healthy Diet

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Book Title: The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat And Cheese Belong In ...

Number of Pages: 496 Pages

Publication Name: Big Fat Surprise : Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet

Language: English

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Subject: Nutrition, Diet & Nutrition / Food Content Guides, Popular Culture, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy)

Publication Year: 2015

Item Height: 1.2 in

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 16.3 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Subject Area: Health & Fitness, Social Science, Medical

Author: Nina Teicholz

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback