Cooking up Fun for Kids with Diabetes [Paperback]

Patti B. Geil (Author), Tami A. Ross (Author)

Book Description

Here are simple, fun, healthy recipes and activities for kids with diabetes that they can make themselves or with their parents.

Recipes and projects help kids understand the importance of food to their health. Includes:

• Recipes that teach children about the link between diabetes and nutrition
• Hints for parents on managing their children's nutrition
• Creative projects to enrich children's connection to food

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Patti B. Geil, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., C.D.E. is a diabetes nutrition educator at the University of Kentucky Hospital, an associate editor of the ADA Editorial Advisory Board and a coauthor of two books published by the ADA.

Tami A. Ross, R.D., C.D.E. is a diabetes educator at the University of Kentucky Hospital.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (June 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580401341
• ISBN-13: 978-1580401340
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #833,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patti B. Geil, MS, RD, FADA,CDE, is co-author of Diabetes Nutrition A to Z and 101 Tips on Nutrition for People with Diabetes. She is a past recipient of the Diabetes Educator of the Year award. Tami Ross, RD,CDE, is co-author with Patti B. Geil of Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes and Diabetes Meals on $7 a Day--Or Less!, which was recently featured in USA Today. Tami is a past chair of the Diabetes Care and Education (DCE) group with the American Dietetic Association.

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Answer to a Mom's Prayer, July 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Cooking up Fun for Kids with Diabetes (Paperback)

I was delighted to read about this cookbook in my local newspaper and ran out to buy a copy right away. My eleven year old daughter was recently diagnosed with diabetes, so this book about nutrition/healthy cooking is an answer to my prayers. In addition to the fun and great-tasting recipes with complete nutrition information, there are clear explanations about the type 1 and type 2 diabetes conditions and even some fun "non-food" projects. My daughter and I spent a weekend afternoon in the kitchen making Fruit Filled Quesadillas- messy, but fun!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Fit for a Niche Market, November 7, 2003

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cooking up Fun for Kids with Diabetes (Paperback)

In "Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes" the authors dedicate the first two chapters to providing a basic understanding of diabetes. The first chapter discusses diabetes with a slant toward helping a child understand it. The second one is from the perspective of what the adult parent needs to know.

The book contains simple recipes rated on a one, two, or three hand system with one being the easiest and three being the hardest. Each recipe provides information on serving size, exchanges, calories, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, fiber, protein, and carbohydrates. Some are just easy recipes that a child can do; others have been adapted to make it more fun for children. For example, an ordinary grilled cheese sandwich becomes a toasted cheese person.

"Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes" is a fun book of recipes and food related crafts for any child and a recommended read.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute!, September 13, 2008

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laugh462 (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cooking up Fun for Kids with Diabetes (Paperback)

Very cute cookbook, a bit over my child's head and ability, but he's young. There are plenty of fun recipes to choose from, but be forewarned, plenty of artificial sweeteners and processed food. Fun, but not whole food, if that is what you're used to.