Physical Activity and Nutrition for Health

by Christopher A. Hopper and Bruce Fisher

Kids are struggling with weight issues as they never have before. In fact, more than 15 percent of children ages 6 to 19 are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those same kids face greater risks of developing type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, and heart disease. They're also more likely to experience depression, anxiety, social isolation, and decreased attendance at school.

To combat...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736065385
• ISBN13: 9780736065382
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.4" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 6