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Judith Manson is to be congratulated on her ability to deliver so much information and practical advice and support in a mere 108 pages. Dr Colin Waine, Journal of the National Obesity Forum.

Child obesity has been described as a ticking time bomb; overweight children are never out of the news and obesity rates are soaring.

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

Expert advice and the latest information finds solutions to child obesity and offers advice and strategies that can be used to achieve a healthy weight, good eating habits and an active lifestyle. Child friendly recipes, food facts and progress charts are an integral part of the book.

If you think your child is obese or you want to prevent obesity, then this book is a must. It contains all the facts and information you need to keep your children fit and healthy.

Chapter Headings

  • Introduction
  • What Do We Mean by Obese?
  • The Causes and Effects of Obesity
  • Is My Child Overweight or Obese?
  • Getting Ready to Tackle Obesity
  • Small Steps to Success
  • The Basics of Healthy Eating
  • Making Healthy Eating Happen
  • Getting Active
  • Staying Active
  • What Does Success Look Like?
  • Help List

Expert/Press Reviews for Child Obesity - A Parent's Guide

It is a useful resource for anyone concerned with children’s welfare and with an interest in childhood obesity. Birmingham East and North NHS Primary Care Trust staff magazine.

'Child Obesity - A Parent's Guide by Judith Manson...is a useful guide offering strategies to help children maintain their ideal BMI.' Junior magazine.

'As an overweight parent I am very keen not to pass on my bad habits to my child.  This book says "Obesity is nobody's fault but everyone's responsibility" - How true is that!  The book covers different aspects of childhood obesity which is all written in an easy to read manner.  This book is full of easy to manage family changes, recipes and charts such as the Food and activity Diary and much more.  I truly believe this is a hugely helpful book and it will be able to assist you and your child in seeking a happier life without naughty foods.  I am sure this will help any family bring about the necessary changes.' Totz2teens.co.uk

Author Information

Judy Manson is a freelance medical journalist and communications consultant with a special interest in children’s health, cardiology and medicine. She spent for years working for Asthma UK in Scotland and is currently a correspondent for a US based medical journal covering important cardiology related developments in the UK and abroad. As a mother of three young children, Judy understands what parents are up against when it comes to food, weight, exercise and healthy eating and this book aims to take the headache out of helping children to help themselves to achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Visit Judith's blog at www.happyweightchildren.blogspot.com.

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Author:
Judith Manson
ISBN:
978-1-86144-215-4
Pages:
110
Publication Date:
Updated September 2011

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