Some recommended fat reading

Kolata, Gina. Rethinking Thin: The New Science of Weight Loss--and the
Myths and Realities of Dieting

Bennett, William, M.D. and Joel Gurin. The dieter's dilemma: eating
less and weighing more.

Campos, Paul F. The obesity myth: why America's obsession with weight
is hazardous to your health.

Ernsberger, Paul and Paul Haskew. Rethinking Obesity: An Alternative
View of Its Health Implications

Gaesser, Glen. Big fat lies: the truth about your health and your weight.