Teen Obesity: How Schools Can Be the Number One Solution to the Problem

by William L. Fibkins

Book Overview

There is an epidemic of obesity in America's schools and educators are ideally situated to identify, intervene, educate, and support overweight students who are headed for long-term illness or possibly, an early death. In this book, the author proposes a ' Circle of Wellness' model for schools that includes an intervention effort to promote a healthy lifestyle among students. To learn more, visit www.williamfibkins.com.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578865115
• ISBN13: 9781578865116
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.7"