obesity

Because obesity is such a serious and prevalent medical condition, modern medicine has developed many different ways to fight it. Sometimes, diet and exercise aren't enough, and that's when a doctor may prescribe a medical intervention. Discover some of these techniques, from surgery to medications.

A memoir of the author's lifelong struggles with obesity and her difficult childhood, and her path toward finding balance and learning to love herself.

Contains a collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to obesity.

Fourteen-year-old eighth-grader Anthony Castillo uses "f-bombs" in the angst-ridden song he writes for his rock band, the Rusty Soles, and while it becomes an instant viral hit, he must decide if being a hero is worth the trouble that singing it on Arts Night would cause.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Presents an examination of childhood obesity in the United States, including a discussion of the environmental, medical, and dietary factors that leads to it, and provides suggestion for both short and long-term interventions and solutions.

Describes the extent of childhood obesity in the U.S. and the serious health risks obese children face, presenting scientific research and case studies, and explains what changes must be made in homes and schools to remedy the problem.

A guide to educating children ages eight to eighteen about proper nutrition that includes easy-to-follow nutritional guidelines for children, simple recipes, and special nutritional guidelines for young athletes.