Jimerson, M. N.

Childhood obesity / M. N. Jimerson. - Farmington Hills, MI : Lucent Books, c2009. - 112 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - Diseases & disorders . - Diseases and disorders series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105) and index.

A preventable public health problem -- What is childhood obesity? -- Increased health risks of childhood obesity -- What causes childhood obesity? -- Treatment -- Living with childhood obesity -- Looking to the future.

Offers insight into childhood obesity, its effects, and treatment options available.

9781590189979 (hardcover) 1590189973 (hardcover)

2008032328


Obesity in children--Juvenile literature.

618.92/398