The China Study

The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long

By II Campbell, Thomas M., T. Colin Campbell, John Robbins

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 417 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, June 2006 Other Editions: Paperback, USA $32.99 $27.98 View Quantity Available: 1 24 hour shipping The science is clear, the results are unmistakable: The findings from the China Study conclusively demonstrate the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. This important book admonishes readers to change their diets to dramatically reduce their chances of developing these diseases. From The Publisher: Referred to as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology" by "The New York Times," this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition with surveys from 6,500 adults in more than 2,500 counties across China and Taiwan, and conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and reversing these ailments as well as curbing obesity, this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs, such as the Atkins diet, that are widely popular in the West. The politics of nutrition and the impact of special interest groups in the creation and dissemination of public information are also discussed. Publisher: Benbella Books ISBN: 1932100660 EAN: 9781932100662 Dimensions: 23.14 x 15.42 x 2.31 centimeters (0.59 kg)

An extremely informative book on nutrition and its effects on health and the different areas of research to back it. The author is a key figure in the nutrition science world in the US and attempts to tell his story, and his interpretation of the body of knowledge on nutrition science. It is also very easy to read as you do not need a background in science to understand the points that he makes. It is a highly entrapping read if you are interested in the area of nutrition and its effect on health.

Do not expect quick fix, single nutrient food property answers here. It is more a wholistic story on nutrition that tells you more than most government or medical establishments are willing to tell you. Some aspects of the findings are highly controvertial, but never the less worth telling. It is also very eye opening on how industry, science and government end up intermingled in the US (and quite possibly how it is in other developed countries with thriving food, livestock and drug industries).

While reading the book I urge to keep an open mind while reading the research results, and the authors recommendations. Just because one study has shown an association between one factor of diet and a particular disease, does not mean that a causal relationship can be established and that one factor is the cause of the disease. The biochemistry of disease is much more complex. Being critical in this aspect will reduce the anxiety that some of the research results may provoke.

Never the less, I believe that if you follow the books advice as closely as possible, good health and longeivity can only result.