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Book Description
If your child is overweight, he's not alone. According to the American Obesity Association, more than 30 percent of children ages 6 to 19 are now overweight. And half of those children are obese. You're worried about your child's health-and don't know what to do. Is your child's weight due to overeating? Lack of exercise? Genetics?
The Everything Parent's Guide to the Overweight Child provides you with valuable insight on what causes children to become overweight and how to help them to change their eating habits and become more physically active. Most important, you'll learn what you can do to break the cycle of obesity that can lead to severe medical problems in the future.
Author Paula Ford-Martin helps you:
The Everything Parent's Guide to the Overweight Child provides the professional advice you need to deal with this sensitive issue, motivating your child to eat well, get active, and stay healthy.
About the Author
Paula Ford-Martin has a master's degree in writing from DePaul University, and is a member of the American Medical Writers Association. She has been published extensively in both traditional and alternative medicine for patient, practitioner, and corporate audiences.
Vincent Iannelli, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician, fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His parenting articles have appeared in Early Childhood News, Childhood Diseases Sourcebook, and in the American Scouting Digest.
The Everything Parent's Guide To The Overweight Child: Help Your Child Lose Weight, Develop Healthy Eating Habits, And Build Self-confidence (Everything: Parenting and Family),Paula Ford-Martin,Vincent, M.D. Annelli,Adams Media Corporation,1593373112,Child Care/Parenting,Child Development And Rearing,Children with Special Needs,Family & Relationships,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Health - General,Health - Nutrition,Obesity,Obesity in children,Parenting - General,Popular works
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