Childhood obesity is on the rise. Children who are obese are in real danger from more serious problems, such as heart disease and diabetes. As obesity in America reaches epidemic proportions, dealing with childhood weight problems has never been more important. Straightforward explanations of the disease and its complications set the stage. Later chapters offer life-changing information on how to live a healthy life and defeat obesity for good.

Living with diabetes can be a challenge, but there are ways to control it. This book provides signs and symptoms and explains the different types of diabetes in a clear, nonthreatening way. Advice on how to manage the disease and live a healthy life feature prominently as well.

Asthma can be a frightening, even life-threatening, disease. With proper understanding and management, it does not have to put kids on the sidelines, though. Informative text explains what is happening to the body during an asthma attack. It also offers ways to live a better life with asthma.