Discusses the increase of obesity in American teens, looking at how a lifestyle of less exercise and more fast food contributes to the problem, discussing the health consequences of unhealthy eating and the impact of excess weight on self-esteem, and introducing teens who have taken responsibility for making better food choices and losing weight.
Four diverse teen reporters point out the dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle. Offers easy to follow information on reading labels to find fat and sugar in food, exercising, eating well at fast food places, changing family habits and nutrition basics. Uses humor and compelling personal stories.
Alex, Kara, Sam, and Heather, four young people with four common problematic nutritional "styles," learn how to change their eating habits. Discusses the U.S.D.A. Food Guide Pyramid.
Explains how the body works in a fun, friendly format. Topics include nutrients, calories, nonnutrients, nutrition standards and guidelines, and food safety.
