A Parents Guide To Childhood Obesity

Author : Sandra Gibson Hassink
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781581101980
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Parent's Guide to Childhood Obesity written by Sandra Gibson Hassink and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Babs Hogan, M.Ed.
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105939561
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strong Choices, Strong Families: A Parent's Guide to Prevent Childhood Obesity written by Babs Hogan, M.Ed. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wellness coach Babs Hogan highlights practical ways to prevent children from becoming overweight while improving the health of the whole family." -- Cover.

Author : Goutham Rao
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1615925627
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Child Obesity written by Goutham Rao and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nationally recognised expert on child obesity, Dr. Rao uses the latest and best medical evidence available to show you how to help your child avoid or overcome the prevalent and dangerous health problem of overweight. In the first part, he gives you the knowledge you need to understand the scope of the problem. In the second part, he carefully explains a rational approach to helping your child achieve or maintain a healthy weight, including the science of changing people''s behavior. Dr. Rao makes it clear that despite all the talk about ''low-carb'' and other fad diets, there are no magic bullets for treating childhood obesity. But the good news is that armed with the right information, parents can reverse this unhealthy trend and succeed in helping their children become fit, trim, and happy.

Author : Goutham Rao
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Child Obesity written by Goutham Rao and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb

Author : Susan M. Kosharek
Publisher : American Dietetic Associati
ISBN 13 : 0880913622
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book If Your Child is Overweight written by Susan M. Kosharek and published by American Dietetic Associati. This book was released on 2006 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paula Ford-Martin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1605504378
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Everything Parent's Guide to the Overweight Child written by Paula Ford-Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Author : Judith Manson
Publisher : Bonacia Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781861442154
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Child Obesity written by Judith Manson and published by Bonacia Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows parents and carers, in practical terms, how to defuse the obesity time bomb.

Author : Mercedes Rubiano & Carmen Macbeth
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781478152002
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fit for Life Kids written by Mercedes Rubiano & Carmen Macbeth and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 last half of the book includes over 80 easy and practical recipes ..."--Page 4 cover

Author : Texas Children's Hospital
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1466857773
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Family Guide to Fighting Fat written by Texas Children's Hospital and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY More than 30 percent of American children are overweight. Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in this country, leading to early onset diabetes and a general health crisis for children. The best plan to attack obesity starts at home and engages the whole family. And now, the experts at Texas Children's Hospital are providing the tools to do it. This book gives parents the information and strategies they need to help their children eat less fast food and boost fitness. It features information on healthy diet and exercise options for every age group. It gets families off to the right start for losing extra pounds and guides them through a step-by-step approach to creating a personalized plan for controlling weight. Through this guide, the experts at Texas Children's Hospital empower parents to establish healthy family habits. With numerous nutritious recipes, fun activities to get the family fit, and helpful tips to overcome weight management roadblocks, this guide is an excellent resource for parents who want to make a healthy lifestyle a way of life. Drawing on the expertise of the wide range of health professionals at Texas Children's Hospital, this book is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to family weight management and smart nutrition. Texas Children's Hospital is one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States. Consistently recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the nation by Child magazine and the U.S. News & World Report, Texas Children's Hospital is committed to creating a community of healthy children through excellence in patient care, education and research.

Author : Brian W. McCrindle
Publisher : R. Rose
ISBN 13 : 9780778801146
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Get a Healthy Weight for Your Child written by Brian W. McCrindle and published by R. Rose. This book was released on 2005 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in seven American children is either overweight or obese. More than 10 million American children are overweight or obese and the numbers are growing. Kids are consuming too many calories, eating too much fast food, and not getting enough exercise. Such oversized kids are at risk for the early onset of adult diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and even strokes. Get a Healthy Weight for Your Child is designed to help parents prevent and treat childhood obesity using the best medical and scientific methods rather than potentially dangerous fad diets and exercise routines. This book will help parents to: Recognize if their child is overweight Realize the medical consequences of being overweight Understand the social, behavioral, and biological causes of being overweight Improve both their child's and family's eating habits, nutrition and overall physical fitness. The book features practical treatment and prevention with hands-on exercises and informative charts for: The stages of diagnosing overweight problems Treatment options Parental support and encouragement A step-by-step recovery map Helpful suggestions for family members, teachers, coaches, and friends.