Ending the Food Fight: Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight in a Fast Food/ Fake Food World [Paperback]

David Ludwig (Author), Suzanne Rostler (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 18, 2008

In a world dominated by fast food and fake food, establishing healthy eating habits in children is one of the greatest concerns for parents -- and potentially one of the greatest challenges. Fortunately, the renowned physician Dr. David Ludwig developed a proven lifestyle plan that has benefited thousands of families. Here he shares his nine-week program, offering the tools -- including tasty recipes, motivational tips, and activities -- that can help families prevent the kitchen table from becoming a battleground.

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“The definitive book on childhood nutrition. It is must reading for every parent who is concerned with their children’s eating habits." (Arthur Agatston, M.D., author of The South Beach Diet )

About the Author

Dr. David Ludwig is an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School as well as director of the Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) Program at Children's Hospital Boston, one of the largest clinics for overweight children and their parents in the United States. His groundbreaking research has been the basis for some of the most successful diets of the past decade, including the South Beach Diet and SugarBusters.

Suzanne Rostler is a dietician at the OWL clinic. She received a master's of science in clinical nutrition from New York University.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Mariner Books; Reprint edition (March 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0547053681
• ISBN-13: 978-0547053684
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best new diet info, May 2, 2007

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Benjamin Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ending the Food Fight: Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight in a Fast Food/Fake Food World (Hardcover)

This book is my new Bible for my diet and my patients. It's practical information is invaluable. The science relating to this difficult field is raised to a new level. And what is unusual about this book is the compassionate feeling which is conveyed throughout. It is clearly advice for people of all ages.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book, June 4, 2007

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R.G. Troxler MD,MPH - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ending the Food Fight: Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight in a Fast Food/Fake Food World (Hardcover)

This is a really terrific book! Dr. Ludwig has done brilliant research on the cause of obesity. This book is actually the second food fight he has ended. The first was between the low carbohydrate and the low fat diet proponents. His definitive research findings show that the low glycemic carbohydrate diet is superior to the low fat diet. This book ends the food fight between the loving parents who want the best for their child and the food producers who just want your children to eat as much as possible to fatten their profits.

If any of your children are overweight, you MUST read this book. Dr. Ludwig addresses the problem of motivating your child to lose weight in a loving, down to earth, practical way.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars scientific answers to obestiy, September 15, 2007

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This review is from: Ending the Food Fight: Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight in a Fast Food/Fake Food World (Hardcover)

This book isn't just another diet book based on somebody's single theory. It is a compilation of much testing and research in regards to overcoming weight issues. The information is well presented and easily understood. It has helped our family make and keep to better eating and exercise habits and has helped us all trim a few pounds. Highly recommended.