Description: Editor Lauri S. Friedman has compiled several compelling essays that debate various issues relating to obesity. Across three chapters, readers will evaluate whether obesity is a serious problem, whether it can be prevented, and what role the government should play in fighting obesity. Essay sources include the Trust for America's Health, Weight Control Information Network, and the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Review Quotes: Review: Obesity"The titles in this series will be useful for students studying debate topics or researching for papers. It also teaches the valuable lesson that there are two sides to every issue."--ARBA, March 2009