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Akers, Charlene

Obesity

112 pp. | Lucent | May, 2000 | Library ISBN 1-56006-662-8 $$18.96
(4) YA Lucent Overview series. Exploring the social, psychological, and biological causes of obesity in detail, Akers discusses the factors that contribute to becoming obese, the health risks involved, and what people can do to prevent the condition. Each chapter is illustrated with comic-strip art and dull black-and-white photos, some of which look staged. A useful list of relevant organizations is included at the end of the book. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

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