Fat in America (Ripped from the Headlines)
by Gail Stewart
Ripped from the Headlines
Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Exploring the rising challenge of obesity among young people, this book uncovers the health struggles and emotional hurdles faced by teens and children dealing with weight issues. It dives into the reasons behind obesity and considers potential solutions to help build a healthier future. Readers gain insight into an important social issue affecting many families across America.
Representation & Themes
Social IssuesHealth & WellnessFamilyComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781602170025
- Pages
- 68
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 7,770
Genres
Food habits
Subjects
Social Issues - GeneralJuvenile NonfictionJuvenile literatureObesityUnited StatesChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)