overweight children

Examines the statistics and diagnoses behind child obesity in the United States and provides information from scientific and popular sources on ways to combat the problem.

Presents an examination of the six major eating and weight problems suffered by children and teenagers, including dysfunctional eating, undernutrition, hazardous weight loss, eating disorders, size prejudice, and obesity.

Abby Ellin draws on her own experiences as an overweight teen to examine the factors that contribute to weight problems in teenagers and the weight loss strategies that work.

Sharon Wheatley chronicles her battle with food and her struggles to make it as a Broadway star despite her weight.

Examines the effects of eating disorders on children and adolescents, discussing possible causes of the problem and proposing solutions designed to promote the physical and emotional well-being of young people at risk.

Offers parents of overweight children advice on how they can help their child lose weight and cope with the emotional and physical issues surrounding obesity in adolescents.