Living with obesity
By: by L.E. Carmichael ; content consultant, Amanda S. Bruce, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Series: Living with health challenges; Essential health; Living with health challenges; Essential health
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781624032462
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Obesity in adolescence; Obesity; Juvenile literature
Other titles: Obesity
Description: A guide for teens that explains obesity, the causes, symptoms and related illnesses, as well as how to cope with it and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Table of contents: title: The skinny on fat: defining obesity; title: Ganging up: nature, nurture, and you; title: Obesity is bad for your health; title: The ugly truth about weight stigma; title: An ounce of prevention, a pound of cure; title: Healthy eating for a healthier you; title: Making time to move; title: Beyond diet and exercise; title: Coping and support; title: Just the facts; title: Where to turn; title: Glossary; title: Additional resources; title: Source notes; title: Index; title: About the author.