This book discusses the causes and dangers of obesity and the many efforts being made to help people control their weight.

"This iformative guide will help you start taking small steps toward managing your weight while feeling good about yourself."--Backcover.

Childhood obesity is on the rise. Children who are obese are in real danger from more serious problems, such as heart disease and diabetes. As obesity in America reaches epidemic proportions, dealing with childhood weight problems has never been more important. Straightforward explanations of the disease and its complications set the stage. Later chapters offer life-changing information on how to live a healthy life and defeat obesity for good.

Suggest ways for girls to develop self-esteem and become assertive in the face of pressures from advertisers, family, and peers to have a "perfect" body.

Discusses the unhealthy aspects of being overweight, the relationship between weight and a program of diet and exercise, and ways to stay physically fit.

"In 2013 the American Medical Association declared obesity a disease requiring treatment. Increasingly, it is a disease that affects children and adolescents, representing a problem that if not adequately addressed, may lead them to live shorter lives. Kids and Obesity presents a realistic picture of this disease, what is known about its causes, what its like to live with it, and the latest on treatments and cures."--Amazon.com.

Provides possible reasons for being overweight such as genetics, a slow metabolism, and unhealthy eating, and suggests ways of trimming down.

"Provides comprehensive information on the causes, treatment, and history of obesity"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the causes of obesity and its effects on the body and mind, such as diabetes, blood pressure, cancer, sleep disorders, depression, and more, and covers solutions ranging from exercise to dieting and drugs.

"This series takes an in-depth look at some of the major issues and crises that are on the front pages of today's newspapers. Each book looks at the historical background to the questions and offers balanced reporting of the situation and several solutions to the problem. Features include timelines, maps and primary sources"--