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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.
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For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Obesity, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of obesity, the fundamentals of weight gain and loss, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st Century skills and themes--from creativity and innovation to financial literacy. Book also includes a table of contents,...
4) Obesity
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[2014]
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Introduces obesity and why it is unhealthy, and discusses the importance of good nutrition and an active lifestyle to staying healthy.
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[2015]
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"Explores the pros and cons of several issues related to food in the schools, including the rights of students to eat whatever they want, and whether the federal government should control what students eat and weigh. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards. Includes bibliography, glossary, index, and relevant websites"--
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