Books in Teen Health series

Understanding Abuse and Violence Teens need a reliable source of no-nonsense health information whether they are wondering about their own health, concerned about a friend or family member, or writing a report for school. Abuse and Violence Information for Teens, Second Edition, discusses contributing factors and warning signs for the most commonly experienced types of abuse and violence. Facts about seeking medical care and mental health services for the physical and emotional consequences are also included. A section on prevention and safety suggests ways teens can help prevent violence and offers guidelines for staying out of harm s way. In addition, information about victims rights is provided, and the book concludes with a resource section featuring statistical data, directories of organizations and agencies able to offer assistance, and suggestions for additional reading. The Teen Health Series Abuse and Violence Information for Teens, Second Edition is part of The Teen Health Series, a leading resource for librarians, teachers, and students who are looking for medical information that is authoritative, well-organized, and easy-to use. Teens and other readers will find the volumes in the Teen Health Series to be excellent resources for reference, research, and personal information. About the Publisher The Omnigraphics mission has been to provide authoritative and engaging reference resources to libraries and schools. Spanning the areas of biography, history, health, culture, and ready reference, the Omnigraphics products have been consistently recognized for demonstrating the same uncompromising quality throughout the years.

In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. With easy-to-read text and vivid photographs, these books clearly explain each food group, how each is important for good health, and how to make healthy choices.

Sexual Health Information for Teens. Sexual Health Information for Teens, Fifth Edition provides facts about the sexual issues teens face, including the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty and emerging sexuality; and the risks of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. The Teen Health SeriesSexual Health Information for Teens, Fifth Edition is part of the Teen Health Series, a leading resource for librarians, teachers, and students who are looking for medical information that is authoritative, well-organized, and easy-to use. Teens and other readers will find the volumes in the Teen Health Series to be excellent resources for reference, research, and personal information. About the PublisherThe Omnigraphics mission has been to provide authoritative and engaging reference resources to libraries and schools. Spanning the areas of biography, history, health, culture, and ready reference, the Omnigraphics products have been consistently recognized for demonstrating the same uncompromising quality throughout the years.

In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. With easy-to-read text and vivid photographs, these books clearly explain each food group, how each is important for good health, and how to make healthy choices.

In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. With easy-to-read text and vivid photographs, these books clearly explain each food group, how each is important for good health, and how to make healthy choices.