Discusses the health risks associated with weight gain, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory problems and their impact on quality of life.
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ISBN: 9781422230626 (lib. bdg.)
Physical Description:104 p. : col. ill.print
Publisher:Broomall, Pa. : Mason Crest, c2015.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 101) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Weighing in: defining the problem -- Not so sweet: diabetes -- The silent killer: high blood pressure and heart disease -- A stealthy invader: cancer -- Aching and exhausted: osteoarthritis and sleep apnea -- Weighing on your mind: the psychological impact -- Weighing the costs.