Unhappy that he cannot run easily anymore, his clothes do not fit right, and other kids have begun to tease him, Freddy adopts a healthy lifestyle and loses weight with help from his friends and family.
Discusses the risks and realities of obesity in young people, provides information about diets and why they often fail, and offers advice on how to build a healthy lifestyle.
Examines weight gain and health from a scientific point of view, discussing weight control drugs, diet and exercise, the molecular and genetic basis of weight, the question of whether obesity is a disease, and the future of weight control.
Experts and overweight individuals comment on the physical, psychological, and environmental aspects of being overweight or obese and the battle to become physically fit and healthy. Includes special features.
Includes common-sense strategies for losing weight and keeping it off; step-by-step guidelines for creating realistic menus and exercise programs; and expert advice on setting reasonable life-time goals.
