Obesity
By: Lauri S. Friedman, book editor.
Contributors: Friedman, Lauri S.
Series: Writing the critical essay : an opposing viewpoints guide
Publisher: Greenhaven Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780737734638
Subjects: Obesity; Essay -- Authorship
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The problem of obesity is a crisis / Center for Urban Policy and the Environment; title: The problem of obesity is not a crisis / Patrick Basham and John Luik; title: Being obese has serious health risks / Weight Control Information Network; title: The health risks of obesity are exaggerated / Paul Campos; title: The government is responsible for helping people lose weight / Jeffrey Levi, Emily Gadola, and Laura M. Segal; title: The government is not responsible for helping people lose weight / William Saletan; title: Model essays and writing exercises; title: Supporting research material.