Abramovitz, Melissa, 1954-

Obesity / by Melissa Abramovitz. - San Diego, Calif. : Lucent Books, 2004. - 112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Diseases and disorders . - Diseases and disorders series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A growing health problem -- What is obesity? -- What causes obesity? -- How is obesity treated? -- Living with obesity -- The future.

Examines the growing health problem of obesity, its social and emotional impacts, causes, and treatment, and research that is being conducted, not only on new drug therapies, diet, and exercise, but also on improved education.

ISBN: 1590184130 (hardback : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003020199

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Obesity.

LC Class. No.: RC628 / .A25 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 616.3/98