Owens, Peter, 1945-

Teens, health & obesity / Dr. Peter Owens. - 112 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. - The Gallup youth survey : major issues and trends . - The Gallup youth survey : major issues and trends .

"Developed in association with the Gallup Organization."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-106, 111) and index.

Introduction / George Gallup -- Dire Health Warning -- The Science of Weight and Metabolism -- Unhealthy Eating Habits -- Health Consequences of Overweight and Obesity -- Body Image, Extreme Dieting, and the Media -- Combating Obesity -- Glossary -- Internet Resources -- Further Reading -- Index.

ISBN: 9781422229613 (hc)

LCCN: 2013007239

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Youth--Health and hygiene.
Obesity in adolescence.
Eating disorders in adolescence.

LC Class. No.: RA564.5 / .O94 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85/2600835