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Obesity: Modern Day Epidemic
Interest Level - Grades 6 and up
Health Education Standard
H1, H2, H3, H6, H7
Children are the fastest growing segment
of the obese population in the U.S.
Obesity lowers self-esteem, affecting
every aspect of a child’s personal, social
and academic success, not to mention
the serious health consequences!
This series gives educators a better understanding
of this epidemic, ways of dealing with students who
suffer from the condition, and educates on how
to implement strategies to change these
destructive behaviors.
Healthy habits as a family and community:
- Limit television in the home
- Provide healthy food choices in schools
- Promote physical activity
- Curtail junk food advertising
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| ISBN Prefix | 978-1-4222 |
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| Hardcover price p/Title | $12.95 |
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| Hardcover six-pack price | $69.93 |
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| Hardcover set price | $116.55 |
1297-4 |
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| America's Unhealthy Lifestyle: Supersize It! | 1298-1 |
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| Clothing, Cosmetic, and Self-Esteem Tips: Making the Most of the Body You Have | 1299-8 |
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| Diet and Your Emotions: The Comfort of Food Falsehood | 1300-1 |
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| Diseases and Disabilities Caused by Weight Problems: The Overloaded Body | 1301-8 |
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| Fats, Sugars, and Empty Calories: The Fast Food Habit | 1302-5 |
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| How Genetics and Environment Shape Us: The Destined Body | 1303-2 |
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| The Importance of Physical Activity and Exercise: The Fitness Factor | 1304-9 |
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| Medication and Surgeries for Weight Loss: When Isn't Dieting Enough | 1305-6 |
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| Social Discrimination and Body Size: Too Big to Fit? | 1306-3 |
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| The Truth About Diets: The Pros and Cons | 1307-0 |
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