Fifteen-year-old Colie, a former fat girl, spends the summer working as a waitress in a beachside restaurant, staying with her overweight and eccentric Aunt Mira, and trying to explore her sense of self.

Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her.

In this program, young children learn what obesity is and how healthy eating habits and regular exercise can prevent obesity. Watch an overview of the food pyramid and information for understanding food labels.

"Written by Johns Hopkins University experts, this book is an individualized guide to the science and practical tools of weight control, weight loss, and weight maintenance after losing weight"-- Provided by publisher.