A Parent S Guide To Childhood Obesity

"Wellness coach Babs Hogan highlights practical ways to prevent children from becoming overweight while improving the health of the whole family." -- Cover.

This book shows parents and carers, in practical terms, how to defuse the obesity time bomb.

Research-based evidence informs this guide to understanding—and combating—childhood obesity. Addressing medical, emotional, and psychological factors, the sensible and tested guidelines help parents create balanced meals, encourage physical activity, and partner with pediatricians, family, schools, and child-care providers in their fight against obesity. A section on setbacks and detours addresses such challenges as sneaking food, snacking and grazing, and eating during the holidays. Self-assessment questionnaires, worksheets, and parent tips discuss age-specific obesity issues ranging from the prenatal period to age 21.

Research-based evidence informs this guide to understanding--and combating--childhood obesity. Addressing medical, emotional, and psychological factors, the sensible and tested guidelines help parents create balanced meals, encourage physical activity, and partner with pediatricians, family, schools, and child-care providers in their fight against obesity. A section on setbacks and detours addresses such challenges as sneaking food, snacking and grazing, and eating during the holidays. Self-assessment questionnaires, worksheets, and parent tips discuss age-specific obesity issues ranging from the prenatal period to age 21.

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In this book the subject of obesity in children is addressed by professionals with vast experience in the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity. The goal of the authors in sharing this information is to provide families with a valuable reference to aid in the prevention of childhood obesity, as well as solutions for already existing problems. The clarity of the information provided is enhanced by the use of many photos, illustrations and charts. The authors draw on their collective body of knowledge to provide good advice and practical solutions to help people understand and combat childhood obesity. The last half of the book even includes over 80 easy and practical recipes to help families select and prepare healthy meals that can be enjoyed by the whole family.