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| List Price:$24.95 |
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| Edition: | 1st |
| Publisher: | Random House |
| ISBN: | 1-57826-120-1 (1578261201) |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-57826-120-8 (9781578261208) |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Copyright: | 2004 |
| Publish Date: | 12/03 |
| Weight: | 1.63 Lbs. |
| Pages: | 500 |
| Carton Quantity: | 12 |
| Subject Class: | C-H (Consumer Health) |
| Doody Star Rating: |
4 |
| Return Policy: | Non-Returnable. |
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| Abstract: | Childhood obesity has reached crisis proportions. Over the past two decades, the number of overweight adolescents has tripled. This skyrocketing youth obesity figure is associated with increases in high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, as well as higher obesity figures in the adult population. With the rate of obesity among children and teens skyrocketing, the health of an entire generation is at risk. ... Underage & Overweight doesn't just explore the problem. It gives realistic guidance for conquering the problem of childhood obesity. Rather than prescribing aerobics and limiting portions, it offers a seven-point plan for raising healthy children that focuses on changing the way families think about food and physical activity. The tips it gives for guiding children to healthier lives are vital reading not only for parents and other caretakers, but also for teachers, school administrators, doctors, nurses, and health care workers--indeed, anyone concerned about our children and their future. This heartfelt call for public awareness, understanding, and action is destined to become a landmark work in our country's war against childhood obesity. |
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