Don't be chubby

Author: (USA) Lane
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book teaches parents how to help their children lose weight gradually without affecting their development or psychology, based on family lifestyle and individual needs.◎ Assess factors contributing to child obesity◎ Design balanced and healthy diet plans◎ Introduce fun and applicable exercises◎ Increase children's physical activity◎ Promote weight loss without harming self-esteem◎ Establish lifelong dietary and exercise habitsThis book is divided into five parts. Part 1 will teach you to assess factors affecting your child's weight. Only by identifying these causes of excessive weight gain can you proceed with subsequent changes. After compiling information about your child's personal behavior, family environment, physical development, and self-image, you can assist them in a responsible and effective way. In Part 2, you will learn about the differences between children and adults in weight control. For example, since the nutritional needs of developing children differ from those of adults, implementing adult diet plans for children may be dangerous. At the same time, you will discover that making healthy changes in food and fitness can help children lose excess weight by taking advantage of their height growth.
Part 3 discusses food, exploring the roles of parents and children in food and eating habits. We provide accurate information to create a healthy, balanced, and calorie-reduced diet plan for overweight children. Additionally, we offer age-appropriate methods to help children make correct food choices. Our approach includes gradually changing children's eating habits, encouraging them to eat healthy snacks, but never completely denying them their favorite foods.
Part 4 focuses on fitness, emphasizing the importance of exercise in controlling children's diet and weight. The key of this section is to encourage fun, non-competitive, family-oriented physical activities. We consider children's age and interests to help you reduce their screen time while increasing their physical activity.
In Part 5, we will assist you in making changes that can help your child lose weight in a healthy way. You must decide whether to actively involve them based on their age and sensitivity to weight. Regardless of your choice, we will provide you with ways to support your child. We will also provide you with age-appropriate methods to discuss food and fitness with your child. Since obesity is on the rise, we will also discuss the serious health risks posed by obesity, anorexia, and bulimia.