| Description |
1 online resource (112 pages) : color illustrations. |
| Series |
Living with health challenges |
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Gale eBooks
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Living with health challenges.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
chapter 1. The skinny on fat : defining obesity -- chapter 2. Ganging up : nature, nurture, and you -- chapter 3. Obesity is bad for your health -- chapter 4. The ugly truth about weight stigma -- chapter 5. An ounce of prevention, a pound of cure -- chapter 6. Healthy eating for a healthier you -- chapter 7. Making time to move -- chapter 8. Beyond diet and exercise -- chapter 9. Coping and support. |
| Summary |
Living with Obesity features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with obesity during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. |
| Subject |
Obesity.
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| Added Author |
Bruce, Amanda S., consultant.
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Gale (Firm)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Living with obesity. Minneapolis, MN : ABDO Publishing Company, 2014 9781624032462 (DLC) 2013945897 |
| ISBN |
9781629680422 (electronic book) |
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9781624032462 |
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