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CHILD OBESITY
A Parent's Guide to a Fit, Trim, and Happy Child
Author: Goutham Rao, M.D.
Review Date: MARCH 01, 2006
Publisher:Prometheus Books
Price (paperback): $18.00
Publication Date: February 2006
ISBN (paperback): 1591023777
Classification: PARENTING
A matter-of-fact manual that helps parents both prevent and overcome the devastating effects of childhood obesity.
Obesity has reached epic proportions, particularly amongst six- to 19-year-olds, with over 31% qualifying as overweight or obese. In the first half of the book, child obesity expert Rao tackles the whys of the problem, helping parents and children understand what they’re doing wrong before they begin a proactive solution. He breaks childhood obesity into five easily identifiable problem areas: soft drinks, fast food, television and video games, inactivity and irregular meal times and the consumption of highly caloric “convenience” foods. Then, he moves step-by-step through a realistic nutrition and exercise plan specifically tailored to children. His advice is straightforward and easy to follow, such as parking at the far side of a parking lot to give your child more walking time, shutting the TV off during mealtimes and stocking only water and natural fruit and vegetable juices in the house. Armed with shocking statistics, touching real-life case studies and a compassionate tone, Rao helps parents understand the urgency of obesity and their role in curbing it.
Far from a quick fix, Rao’s method is an accessible solution to an increasingly widespread problem.
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