| Description |
xv, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-306) and index. |
| Contents |
[Pt. 1]: What are we up against--and how did we get here anyway? If it's not one thing, it's another : dealing with a spectrum of weight-related problems ; Our susceptible teens : what we know about causes and contributing factors -- [Pt. 2]: How can we protect our teens when society pushes fat but promotes thin? Parents matter (a lot) ;Friends, fashions, and fads ;Physical activity : a big part of the answer--in moderation ;The great diet debate : The four cornerstones of healthy weight and body image -- [Pt. 3]: What and how much should teenagers eat? "I know how to diet--I just don't know how to eat" : what teens need to know about nutrition ; Portion control and calorie counting : teaching teens to pay attention without obsessing ; Vegetarianism : doing it right--for your teen and your family -- [Pt. 4]: How can we make a difference at home--and away? Family meals in a fast-food world ; Eating out--when cooking just isn't going to happen ; Fluent in the F words : talking with teens about food, fat, and other touchy topics -- [Pt. 5]: What can we do when problems come up? Helping your overweight teen be healthy and happy ; How to spot the signs of an eating disorder and what you can do to help. |
| Subject |
Eating disorders in adolescence.
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Teenagers -- Health and hygiene.
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Physical fitness for youth.
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Physical fitness for children.
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| ISBN |
1572309806 paperback |
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1593851677 hardcover |
| Standard No. |
9781593851675 (hardcover) |
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