I'm not so sure about the science.

This quote is taken from the wiki article on Gary Taubes

"Although Taubes has no formal training in nutrition or medicine, his book was praised as "raising interesting and valuable points" by Dr. Andrew Weil, while Dr. Mehmet Oz and trainer Jillian Michaels who appeared on the same program disagreed with Taubes on many questions. [6]"

I think we have to question the science when he states that exercise is an inefficient tool for weight loss.

Taubes is against refined carbs (OK, that does make sense) but is a bit of a nutter on other causes and solutions to obesity.