This volume addresses the overlapping aspects of the fields of genomics, obesity and (non-) medical ethics. It is unique in its examination of the implications

This book provides a comprehensive compilation of the evidence available regarding the role of genetic differences in the etiology of human obesities and their

A number of genes have been identified that are associated with an increased body mass index (BMI), the standard measurement of obesity. By analyzing these gene

After centuries of neglect, the ethics of food are back with a vengeance. Justice for food workers and small farmers has joined the rising tide of concern over

Promotes the recognition, treatment, and prevention of conditions of overweight and obesity in the United States.