The Genetics of Obesity
Obesity has taken an epidemic turn in the United States. This books helps teens understand the physical underpinnings of obesity, as well as the behavior patterns that allow the epidemic to continue spreading. The book examines the genetic connections, inheritance, gene mutations, and how genes influence obesity. Readers will learn ways to overcome genetic links to obesity, including nutrition, healthy eating habits, and exercise tips.
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Series Review: Understanding Obesity"By focusing on a single issue (and a timely one at that), this series inspires a keen awareness of the complexities of obesity. The books complement one another but can also stand alone. Consistent through the series is the deference to and citing of experts, inclusion of current photographs, commitment to balanced viewpoints, and overall teen appeal. At the conclusion of each volume, readers are instructed to access the publisher's Web site, which has regularly updated links."
--Joanna Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library, School Library Journal
