The number of people who are overweight is rising worldwide. Doctors are particularly concerned about so called "white fat," which is linked to inflammation, fatty liver disease, diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.

The widespread "fix" for losing weight sounds simple and logical: move more, eat less. But In Good Shape examines why this usually fails to work, even for people who exercise regularly. This edition presents insightful research findings about the role of exercise and how our metabolism really works.