Obesity

By Carrie Fredericks

The number of obese individuals has skyrocketed in the last two decades. It is becoming more evident that obesity is not just an effect of personal choices, but influenced by many outside factors. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Are the Causes of Obesity? How Can Obesity Be Prevented? Is Obesity a Matter of Personal Responsibility? How Should Obesity Be Treated?

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601520409
• ISBN13: 9781601520401
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Referencepoint Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.8" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12