21st Century Life Series: Keep Your Child Away from Obesity

Author: Gail Aulman
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Today's children are struggling to grow up in a culture of obesity: cartoon characters in movies and TV shows have become tie-ins for various fast-food brands; bestselling toys are often bundled with hamburgers; an increasing number of families choose to dine out; outdoor activities are becoming less frequent; and children spend their days immersed in watching TV, playing video games, and browsing the internet. Therefore, it's no surprise that we face more and more obese children every day. However, obesity is just one symptom. Many children, even if not overweight, are developing a series of chronic diseases due to their dietary habits and lifestyles. Statistics show that the number of children with type 2 diabetes is on the rise, a disease that is typically only seen in adults over the age of 40...
According to the views of renowned nutritionist Gail Aulman, the above problems are entirely preventable. In the book How to Keep Your Child from Getting Fat, Aulman guides readers through a series of simple steps, encouraging them to start now and take small actions in daily life to gradually resist the negative cultural influences and significantly improve children's health. Aulman's seven-step children's health program is designed to spark children's enthusiasm for healthy eating and physical activity, revealing:
● Simple and fun methods for healthy dietary choices
● Over 100 healthy and delicious food options
● Food choices at fast-food restaurants
● A risk assessment scale for obesity
● How to correct children's bad habits of watching TV for long periods
● How to help obese children overcome emotional issues caused by obesity...