Childhood Obesity
| By: | Rita Buckley |
| Publisher: | Mercury Learning and Information |
| Print ISBN: | 9781937585426 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781942270874 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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In the United States alone, 17% (or 12.5 million) young people ages 2–19 are considered either obese. Rates around the world are also at alarming levels. Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains childhood obesity concepts and related issues. It first offers easy-to-understand definitions of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for childhood obesity and then suggests diets, and other means for maintaining a healthy weight. The book includes numerous in-text Web links to the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and others with important information and health tips. The companion CD includes videos, resources, and illustrations to help you to understand all of the material from the book.