obesity

When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.

In 1962 a girl dances her way to a local television music show's top spot, but the jealous reigning princess won't stand for it.

Explains how the body works in a fun, friendly format. Topics include body fat, lean body mass, obesity, metabolic rate and eating disorders.

Jemima Jones, nearly one hundred pounds overweight and in love with a man she believes she can never have, meets a California hunk on the Internet, introducing herself as JJ, a slim, beautiful, glamour girl; but when her online love demands to meet her in person, Jemima knows it is time to take action.

Introduces issues related to obesity and examines the pros and cons of the debate.

Identifies obesity as a health crisis of epidemic proportions in the United States, provides information about calories and nutrients, and discusses the role of fast food in perpetuating the weight problem, with advice on how to fight the fast food habit.

When overweight Billy Halleck accidentally hits a gypsy woman as she is crossing the street, he senses a curse upon him and begins to lose weight with horrifying results.

While we need to eat to live, many people have unhealthy relationships with food--especially in regard to binge eating and consuming junk foods. In fact, it's estimated that nearly 43 percent of adults aged 20 and over in the United States are obese. Many have chronic health condition such as hypertension, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, or cancer. Unhealthy eating habits also cause mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and loss of self-esteem. Detoxing from Unhealthy Eating Habits is one of eight titles in the Detoxing From series. Each title spotlights a major addiction; discusses its negative physical and mental effects, as well as its effects on family and other loved ones; and provides an overview of treatment options for the addiction. Profiles of those who are battling addictions are provided to help readers understand that anyone can develop an addiction. Readers will learn that addictions can be overcome with the help of therapy, drug treatments, self-help groups, support family and friends, and other resources.

"A boy with face blindness and a girl who struggles with weight fall in love"--Provided by publisher.

"Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies"--OCLC.