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Living with Obesity
Part cutting-edge science and part self-help, the main audience is teens dealing with obesity, but members of their support networks and people interested in learning about the causes and consequences of obesity will also find this book helpful.
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Living with Obesity
Living with Obesity features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with obesity during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography, further readings, Just the Facts summary of medical facts about obesity, Where to Turn summary of key advice that includes contact information for helpful organizations, a glossary, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Living With Scoliosis
Part cutting-edge science and part self-help, the main audience is teens dealing with scoliosis, but members of their support networks and people interested in learning about the causes and consequences of the condition will also find this book helpful.
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Living With Scoliosis
Living with Scoliosis features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with scoliosis during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography, further readings, Just the Facts summary of medical facts about scoliosis, Where to Turn summary of key advice that includes contact information for helpful organizations, a glossary, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.