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Obesity

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Book Description
The number of obese individuals has skyrocketed in the last two decades. It is becoming more evident that obesity is not just an effect of personal choices, but influenced by many outside factors. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations, this title examines the causes of obesity, how it can be prevented and treated, and how much personal responsibility is a facto... More
Book Information
PublisherReference Point Press
BindingLibrary Binding
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages104
ISBN-101601520409
ISBN-13978-1601520401
Publication Date01/01/2008
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About Carrie Fredericks (Author) : Carrie Fredericks is a published author and an editor of young adult books. Published credits of Carrie Fredericks include Obesity (Compact Research Series), Autism (Perspectives on Diseases and Disor... more
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