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The rise of obesity in Europe : a twentieth century food history / edited by Derek J. Oddy, Peter J. Atkins and Virginie Amilien.

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Bringing together a range of case studies from nine European countries, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the transition from under-nutrition to obesity, offering the historical context to these vitally important contemporary issues.

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Oddy, Derek J. (Author, Editor)
Corporate Author: International Commission for Research into European Food History (Symposium) (Creator)
Other Authors: Atkins, P. J. (Peter J.) (Editor), Amilien, Virginie (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Routledge, 2016.
Subjects:
Food consumption > Europe > History > 20th century > Congresses.
Food habits > Europe > History > 20th century > Congresses.
Obesity > Social aspects > Europe > Congresses.
Obesity > Economic aspects > Europe > Congresses.
Food consumption.
Food habits.
Obesity > Social aspects.
Europe.
Conference papers and proceedings.
History.
Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Trends in food consumption and consumer choice
  • pt. 2. Industrial and commercial influences on food consumption
  • pt. 3. Social and medical influences.

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