Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence [Two Volumes] (Child Psychology and Mental Health)
Hiram E. Fitzgerald
Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence [Two Volumes] (Child Psychology and Mental Health)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hiram E. Fitzgerald
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The playground buzzes with kids running and laughing, but one child stands still, feeling out of place. Suddenly, the world of food, exercise, and family rules swirl around them, each decision more puzzling than the last. What will happen when the challenge of growing up meets the mystery of staying healthy?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This two-volume set provides an in-depth look at childhood and adolescent obesity from multiple perspectives, including social, behavioral, ethnic, and medical factors. It discusses risk factors, prevention strategies, and interventions such as family involvement and surgical options, making it suitable for middle-grade readers interested in health and psychology. While the book is informative, parents should be aware it addresses complex topics that may require guidance to fully understand.
Why we rated Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence [Two Volumes] (Child Psychology and Mental Health) 12MT
Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence [Two Volumes] (Child Psychology and Mental Health) is written at a Level 8 reading level across 676 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence [Two Volumes] (Child Psychology and Mental Health) works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence [Two Volumes] (Child Psychology and Mental Health) as 12MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence [Two Volumes] (Child Psychology and Mental Health) explores child & developmental psychology, paediatric medicine, diet / health / fitness, nutrition, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about child & developmental psychology, paediatric medicine, diet / health / fitness.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MT — Moderate — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780275996154
- Pages
- 676
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Published
- December 30, 2007
- Type
- Fiction