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Defeating the Child Obesity Epidemic

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Dr. Carolyn Ashworth tells the story of childhood obesity as it should be told; our kids are too fat and we, as parents, are the only ones who can do anything about it. But unlike everything else I've read on this subject, Defeating the Child Obesity Epidemic doesn't just wail and moan about the deadly effects of this problem. The author goes into great detail, telling parents how to get their kids to eat better, exercise more and get up off the couch. She reemphasizes the idea of individual responsibility and extends it to the concept of the entire family taking responsibility for itself and each other. Not all of her ideas will work in every family, but this is a good place for parents to start.

This is a well organized and insightful book on a serious medical problem. It provides important facts about the adverse health consequences of obesity and real world examples. "Defeating the Child Obesity Epidemic' is easy to read and offers practical day to day solutions based on clearly presented medical information and the experience of a pediatrician and mother. The margin notes are particularly interesting and informative and the solutions make good sense.

Dr. Caroline Ashworth tries to be kind to parents about this childhood obesity epidemic, but the truth is that we set the standard for our kids, no matter that we don`t like it sometimes. Parents who sit around stuffing their faces with the wrong kind of food have a profound effect on their children. At least the author gives people plenty of ideas about how to turn this around and save these kids from life-long health problems.