Bibliograph

Am I fat?, the obesity issue for teens, Kathlyn Gay

Type

Label

Am I fat?, the obesity issue for teens, Kathlyn Gay

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-109) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Am I fat?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

60340961

Responsibility statement

Kathlyn Gay

Series statement

Issues in focus today

Sub title

the obesity issue for teens

Summary

Examines the causes of the obesity epidemic. Also discusses possible solutions, including diets, exercise and surgery, and examines the benefits and dangers of each method

Table Of Contents

What is obesity? -- Causes of obesity -- Health risks and costs -- What about weight-loss diets? -- More diet dangers -- Weight-loss surgery -- Who is helping? -- Healthy lifestyles -- Chapter notes -- Glossary -- For more information -- Further reading -- Internet addresses -- Index

Target audience

adolescent

Classification