Praise for BIG FAT LIES

“Finally, truth and justice for the fat person! People will vary, and cannot all fit some insurance chart. Reading this book will open the public’s eyes to the truth about being fat. This book should be required reading before going on a diet.”
      —Charles Van Dyke Chairman of the Board, National Assoc. to Advance Fat Acceptance

“A fascinating, witty, informative collage on one of the most bewildering contemporary controversies in the health field. Big Fat Lies is a lively blend of history, research, and commentary, by a ‘noncombatant’ with no ax to grind. Dr. Gaesser makes a valuable contribution that will have to be reckoned with.”
      —Reubin Andres, M.D. Clinical Director, National Institute on Aging

“Lucid and clear...Should be read by anyone with an interest in treating themselves or others for supposed weight problems.”
      —Janet Polivy, Ph.D. Co-author of Breaking the Diet Habit

“This book is a breath of fresh air in a field dominated by the get-thin-at-any-price mentality.”
      —William J. Fabrey Director, Council on Size and Weight Discrimination

“At last, someone has decided to tell the American public the truth about dieting! Perhaps now people will begin to focus on what is truly important with respect to their long-term health - a healthy lifestyle.”
      —Joanne Ikeda, M.A., R.D. Dept. of Nutr. Sciences, UC Berkeley

“If everyone could grasp what scientists know about obesity, as detailed in this book, we would reduce much of the bias, prejudice, and pain that is inflicted on the overweight population. If more of us in the health care field understood the real issues surrounding obesity, as (Dr. Gaesser has) presented, we could better facilitate behavioral changes for healthy weight maintenance in the obese, rather than striving for some ideal weight.”
      —Wayne C. Miller, Ph.D. George Washington University

“A thorough and compelling synthesis of the medical literature that challenges the common beliefs that ‘thin is best’ and ‘weight loss improves health.”
      —Pat Lyons, R.N., M.A. Author of Great Shape

“Bravo! Big Fat Lies takes on the fat phobia that permeates so much of the research about obesity and health. Gaesser proves you can be healthy whatever your size.”
      —Jane Hirschmann and Carol Munter Authors of When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies and Overcoming Overeating

“There is something for everyone in (Big Fat Lies). For the large person who seeks assurance, support, legitimacy and advice, the reading will supply all of the above and more. For the thin person who lives in fear of becoming fat, the messages - particularly on weight prejudice - will either motivate you to stay slim or help ease the transition if and when. For the less-than-large-figured population with zero tolerance for heavyset folks, (Big Fat Lies) will provide insight and a keener appreciation of diversity as it pertains to appearance and size.”
      —Lael Berman Melpomene Journal

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