Personal Health, Social Issues, dietetics, Nutrition 

The UK has one of the highest rates of obesity in Europe, and the rate is rising faster than that of the US. So how can we overcome this obesity crisis? Being obese or overweight can lead to many health issues, and in this book we explore how eating a healthy, nutritious diet can help. From 5-a-day to planning meal budgets there is advice on how to make healthier choices. Issues publications are intended as a photocopiable, cross-curricular educational resource exploring contemporary social issues in an accessible format, for teachers and students age 14 and above. Titles in the series are designed to provide a balanced overview of a specific topic. The information in our books is comprised of facts, articles and opinions from many different sources, including newspapers, website fact-sheets, magazine and journal articles, statistics and surveys, government reports, and literature from special interest groups. Colour illustrations, statistics, infographics, and assignment ideas help to make these books a valuable teaching resource for Key Stage 4 upwards (S4,S5,S6 in Scotland) From abortion to bullying, human rights to drug use, Issues has around 70 publications in print and can be used across a wide range of subjects, including: PSHE, Religious Studies/Philosophy, P.E., Geography, Business Studies, Media Studies, Sociology (Families/Media/Education/Religion/Law), English (for debating , critical thinking, etc.), General Studies, Citizenship, Health & Social Care, Travel & Tourism, Philosophy,Ethics, Sociology ...... and many more. - from Amzon