Brimming with anecdote, scientific data, and common sense, rethinking thin offers a challenge to the conventional wisdom about diets and weight loss. May 06, 2007 but it seems less so by the end of rethinking thin, a new book about obesity by gina kolata, a science reporter for the new york times. Delving into the history of the flu and previous epidemics, detailing the science and the latest understanding of this mortal disease, kolata addresses the prospects for a great epidemic recurring. Gina kolata is a science reporter for the new york times, a position she has held since september 1987.
A few years later, kolata decided to tackle nutritional topics with the same fervor, in rethinking thin. The story of the great influenza pandemic of 1918 and the search for the virus that caused it, published by farrar straus and giroux. Gina kolata speaking bio and videos the lavin agency. Kolatas book raises crucial questions about knowledge that can be both vital and fatal, both pallative and dangerous. New york times science writer kolata ultimate fitness, 2003, etc. This is awkward, because they both write for the same paper.
Taubes argues that the last few decades of dietary advice promoting lowfat diets has been consistently incorrect. Kolata wrote her book before she had the results for the trial, though a different study, published in march in the journal of the american medical association, found that atkins beats the lowcal. In this eyeopening book, new york times science writer gina kolata shows that our. The birth of dolly the worlds first clone literally placed in our hands the secret of creation. In rethinking thin, gina kolata, a science writer for the new york times, examines trends in americas diet industry and some of the most basic assumptions about health, dieting and body weight. In this eyeopening report, new york times science writer gina kolata shows that our societys obsession with dieting is less about keeping trim and staying healthy than about money, power, trends, and impossible ideals. The story of the great influenza pandemic of 1918 and the search for the virus that caused it. Gina kolata has been a guest of the colbert report and got nailed in the process gina kolata works for the new york times, likes pina coladas and getting caught in the rain, but has never had pat robertsons protein pancakes. Kolata had her own, competing diet book out at the time, rethinking thin, meaning that she probably shouldnt have gotten the assignment. If you or a loved one has health issues and who doesnt. Gina kolata first showed up on my radar about ten years back thanks to her.
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Rethinking thin was written after the conclusion of a large study comparing a lowcarb diet. Oct 07, 2007 gary taubes says the best diet is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Prior to that kolata had worked at science magazine which she joined as a copy editor in 1973 and then as a writer in 1974 she has a bachelors degree in microbiology and a masters degree in applied mathematics from the university of maryland. How a gap in the fermat proof was bridged gina kolata 158. This week, as readers begin the hard business of keeping new years resolutions, ms. The health benefits of the lusty mediterranean diet have been touted for years but perhaps never as persuasively as in the recent new york times article written by gina kolata. She follows a group of dieters who were recruited for a research study by three universities. In a new book, journalist gina kolata looks at americas obsession with dieting and the science behind our frequent weightloss failures. Unable to escape their genetic flaw, each family member must make a.
In gcbc, taubes touches on how the media impacts the way nutrition and health information reaches the masses, and it looks like kolata took him to task in much the same fashion. The story of the great influenza pandemic of 1918 and. This is the question at the heart of new york times science writer gina kolatas new book, rethinking thin. The new science of weight lossand the myths and realities of dieting, follows three. Awardwinning science journalist gina kolata broke the astonishing news nationally in the new york times. Kolata is answering questions and hosting a discussion on fitness and weight loss.
Gary taubes strikes back the official website of drs. Sep 07, 2009 exercise is my obsession, states gina kolata on page 3 of her book ultimate fitness. If youre looking for context, history, or scientific information about the spread of diseases, these books are a good place. Kolatas account of four determined dieters in a study comparing the atkins diet to a lowcalorie one becomes a broad tale of science and society, of social mores and social sanctions, and of the place of diets in american society. Mar 23, 2007 then gina kolata has news for you in rethinking thin. Gina kolata tackles one of the largest obsessions of americans todayweight control. Kolata s account of four determined dieters progress through a study comparing the atkins diet to a conventional lowcalorie one becomes a broad tale of science and society, of social mores and social. Unable to escape their genetic flaw, each family member must make a dramatic choice. Read rethinking thin online by gina kolata books free 30day. The story of the great influenza pandemic of 1918 and the search for the virus that caused it ebook written by gina kolata.
The new science of weight loss and the myths and realities of dieting. Diets almost never lead to better health for those who try them. Carbophobia october 7, 2007 by gina kolata gary taubes is a brave and bold science journalist who does not accept conventional wisdom. A new book tackles the questions of why its so hard to lose weight. In this eyeopening book, new york times science writer gina kolata shows that our societys obsession with dieting and weight loss is less about keeping trim and staying healthy than about money, power, trends, and impossible ideals. May 20, 2007 kolata s first conclusion is straightforward. A dose of reality for wouldbe dieters, laced with a dash of history, science and sociology. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. I discovered that if i work out really hard and for at least forty minutes, i can sometimes reach an almost indescribable state of sheer exhilaration. A story of hope, a familys genetic destiny, and the science that rescued them, which tells the moving saga of an american family, afflicted across multiple generations by an incurable neurodegenerative illness.
The story of the great influenza pandemic, and rethinking thin. Gina kolata books list of books by author gina kolata. Rethinking thin is at once a story of the place of diets in american society. As you might guess, we get a lot of questions about diet, nutrition, losing body fat etc.
Dueling diets and the new york times by perry, susan. The book surveys the history and science of weight loss as it follows four dieters. In mercies in disguise, acclaimed new york times science reporter and bestselling author gina kolata tells the story of the baxleys, an almost archetypal family in a small town in south carolina. Gary taubes says the best diet is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. The disagreement has to do with the diet wars the debate over whether a lowfat or a lowcarb diet is more healthful. Gina kolatas schoolgirl grudge against gary taubes.
A cleareyed skeptic who is also an unabashed exercise enthusiast, the author knows how to dig for truth behind the puffery of a press release. In this eyeopening book, new york times science writer gina kolata shows that our societys obsession with dieting and weight loss is less. Jan 07, 2008 reporter gina kolata covers health and medicine for the times and writes personal best, a biweekly column on fitness. Rethinking thin goodreads meet your next favorite book. Kolatas account of four determined dieters progress through a study comparing the atkins diet to a conventional lowcalorie one becomes a broad tale of science and society, of social mores and social. Prior to that kolata had worked at science magazine which she joined as a copy editor in 1973 and then as a writer in 1974. May 23, 2007 in rethinking thin, gina kolata, a science writer for the new york times, examines trends in americas diet industry and some of the most basic assumptions about health, dieting and body weight.
Gina kolata has 17 books on goodreads with 24589 ratings. Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in functional foods and. As a result, the book can be hard to read, tedious in many places and. Gina kolata first showed up on my radar about ten years back thanks to her excellent book ultimate fitness which should be required reading for anyone with an interest in the history of the fitness movement from the ancient greeks through the 18th and early 19th centuries and up through some of the crazy things that are commonplace today a few years later, kolata decided to tackle. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the atkins diet to a lowfat diet. I was glad to see gary strike back the way he did because it saved me some work. In good calories, bad calories, he says what he wants is a fair hearing and rigorous testing for ideas that might seem shocking. A regime of olive oil, fish, nuts, beans, vegetables, fruit, and wine a glass a day, has been proven to reduce heart attacks and strokes among people at high risk for them in a statistically significant way in a study. Rethinking thin is at once an account of the place of diets in american society and a provocative critique of the weightloss industry. Jun 15, 2007 in this eyeopening book, new york times science writer gina kolata shows that our societys obsession with dieting and weight loss is less about keeping trim and staying healthy than about money, power, trends, and impossible ideals.
Gina kolata is the author of the new book mercies in disguise. The new science of weight lossand the myths and realities of dieting, and more on. And so i guess the diet book people are selling a dream. Few discoveries have presented such pressing ethical, spiritual, and scientific dilemmas. More than 150 years of reporting on the evolution of medicine. May 1, 2003 new york times science reporter kolata flu, 1999, etc. In this eyeopening book, new york times science writer gina kolata shows that our societys obsession with dieting and weight loss is less about keeping trim. Kolata s account of four determined dieters in a study comparing the atkins diet.
The new science of weight loss and the myths and realities. In rethinking thin, gina kolata, a science writer for the new york times. Gina kolata answers readers questions about the potential consequences of cholesterol levels that are too low. Taubes contends that carbohydrates, specifically refined carbohydrates. Rethinking thin is not a diet book, despite the title.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read flu. Not the atkins diet or the south beach diet or weight watchers or jenny craig. Apr 01, 2011 gina kolata, an acclaimed reporter for the new york times, unravels the mystery of this lethal virus with the high drama of a great adventure story. Gina kolata first showed up on my radar about ten years back thanks to her excellent book ultimate fitness which should be required reading for anyone with an interest in the history of the fitness movement from the ancient greeks through the 18th and early 19th centuries and up through some of the crazy things that are commonplace today. A proud and determined clan, many of them doctors, they are struck one by one with an inscrutable illness. She was stephens guest on the may 2, 2007 edition of the colbert report. Gina kolata, an acclaimed reporter for the new york times, unravels the mystery of this lethal virus with the high drama of a great adventure story. The road to dolly, and the path ahead by gina kolata.
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