2 Responses

1. mike

   2010 Oct 15 1

   In terms of fair disclosure; I am an avid SDer ( i.e. Systems Thinker ) so much of this book
   
   was a review of concepts I have learned and to that extent my reading this book
   
   has the author `preaching to the choir’.

   That said; everyone can benefit from reading this book
   
   to get perspective in terms of realistic expectations
   
   for preventing obesity in the future.

   The Systems Thinking perspective is needed in order to make people keenly aware of the
   
   long delays involved between actions and outcomes/risks with respect to obesity.
   
   A heightened awareness and perspective on prevention are the takeaways from this book
   
   in terms of individual responsibility that acknowledges the pressures to overeat
   
   that exist in this day & age in our society.

   This book does an excellent job illustrating how to communicate that awareness in a way
   
   that leads to changed behavior and healthier living.

   Rating: 5 / 5

2. bucky

   2010 Oct 15 2

   A very good look at a systems approach to health management. This shows just how complex, the causes of any health problem can be and why quick fixes never work in the long term. All the diet and surgical fads,are just dealing with a small part of a large system and eventually stop working or make things worse. By addressing the problem from a systems approach,looking at all the various parts biological,psychological,social etc. We can hopefully come up with a better long term solution. It also avoids blaming one part of the system,the person,society or the media. Systems theory could hopefully be adopted for a number of health problems and this well written ( and illustrated) book will be a kick start.
   Rating: 3 / 5