Thinking critically : obesity

Thinking critically Obesity

Andrea C. Nakaya, 1976-

Book - 2018

Obesity rates in the United States are higher than ever before, with about 37 percent of adults, and 17 percent of young people ages 2 to 19 currently classified as obese. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to obesity. Topics include: Does Obesity Pose a Serious Health Threat? Is Obesity a Matter of Personal Responsibility? Is the Food Industry to Blame for Obesity? Can the United States Reduce the Problem of Obesity?

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Subjects
Obesity.
Published
San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Andrea C. Nakaya, 1976- (author)
Physical Description
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-75) and index.
ISBN
9781682822678
  • Foreword
  • Overview: Obesity
  • Chapter 1. Does Obesity Pose a Serious Health Threat?
  • The Debate at a Glance
  • Obesity Poses a Serious Health Threat
  • Obesity Does Not Pose a Serious Health Threat
  • Chapter 2. Is Obesity a Matter of Personal Responsibility?
  • The Debate at a Glance
  • Obesity Is a Matter of Personal Responsibility
  • Obesity Is Not a Matter of Personal Responsibility
  • Chapter 3. Is the Food Industry to Blame for Obesity?
  • The Debate at a Glance
  • The Food Industry Is to Blame for Obesity
  • The Food Industry Is Not to Blame for Obesity
  • Chapter 4. Can the United States Reduce the Problem of Obesity?
  • The Debate at a Glance
  • The United States Can Reduce the Problem of Obesity
  • The United States Cannot Reduce the Problem of Obesity
  • Source Notes
  • Obesity Facts
  • Related Organizations and Websites
  • For Further Research
  • Index
  • About the Author
Review by Booklist Review

Even a pancake has two sides, as the old saying goes, and these volumes in the dependable Thinking Critically series espouse this philosophy by offering a pro-con study of complex issues that shape public discourse. Each title begins with an overview of the issue and how it has raised debate in recent news. Four chapters follow, each asking a related question and providing key points, including research and philosophy from experts in the fields. Obesity examines whether being significantly overweight is a serious health threat, a matter of personal responsibility, and if the food industry is to blame. Guided questions, charts, and quotes provide additional resources, as do appended lists of facts, organizations, and websites. Rather than face unwieldy results from an Internet search, students can use this series to frame their research coherently.--Leeper, Angela Copyright 2017 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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