The prevalence of obesity has increased markedly in recent years, and obesity is now considered an epidemic in the US. Obesity and its related metabolic abnormalities contribute significantly to cardiovascular disease, and excess weight is a risk factor for multiple disease outcomes, including cancer. The purpose of this issue is to heighten the awareness of primary care physicians regarding the obesity epidemic and its long-term effects on health and on minorities and children, and to present prevention strategies and interventions.

Taming the Elements: Book One of the Hero High Trilogy

Skye is a 17 year old girl who has no idea just how powerful she really is. When her parents send her off to a mysterious boarding school she's never even heard about, let alone contemplated attending she is put in a situation where she will learn more about herself that she has ever imagined. Forced to redefine her life within the walls of Hero High, she quickly makes friends with Zoey, a bubbly girl who can see the future and Dylan, the hottest guy she's ever met. But wait... there's another hottie who has his eye on Skye, problem...

Plan of the Elders: Book Two of the Hero High Trilogy

Skye is a young woman possessing supernatural powers over all of the elements. The elders, an all-powerful, once just, group of beings has captured Skye to use her power for their own devices. Now, it's a race against time as all of her friends from Hero High must band together with Brad, who was once their enemy, to make the treacherous journey to the land of the elders.

Will they make it on time before treachery threatens to tear the group apart and save Skye from her own destiny?

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Skye Ascending: Book Three of the Hero High Trilogy

Skye is now the queen of the city of elders, where the all-powerful elders dwell; but she is under Brad's control. Luckily, her friends are ready to try and rescue her. Their plan fails; but the spell that has been cast on Skye is broken by true love's kiss just before the companions are to be executed. Skye leaves the city of elders in pursuit of Brad who has fled the elder city. Dylan and Malcolm then attempt to follow Skye so that they can assist her. Brad plans to free the evil dark lord, Garthaur, so that together they can take over...