It's a well known fact that obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, putting children in danger of life-threatening conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and heart attacks - once considered adult diseases. Helping parents understand the principles of fitness and good nutrition, thus enabling them to make healthy choices for their families, Fit Kids addresses the 21st Century challenges of sedentary lifestyles of both children and their parents. Authoritative and extremely accessible, this is an easy-to-follow guide for all parents who want their child to get the best out of life.
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Dr. Neil Izenberg is founder and editor-in-chief of Kidshealth.org, as well as a certified pediatrician at the Alfred duPont Hospital.
Dr. Steve Dowshen is the chief medical editor of Kidshealth.org and a board-certified pediatrician.
Launched in 1995, Kidshealth.org is a comprehensive online resource guide dedicated to children's health.
Dr. Steve Dowshen is the chief medical editor of Kidshealth.org and a board-certified pediatrician.
Launched in 1995, Kidshealth.org is a comprehensive online resource guide dedicated to children's health.
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This book is ripe and juicy with attractive photographs of all kinds of people, doing all kinds of physical activites and making healthy food choices. Each age group has specific topics and content identified for physical activity and nutrition. It is written in an accessible way and should easily promote the elusive behavioral changes so necessary for dealing with obesity and related diseases.
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This is an excellent book. I originally checked it out of the library numerous times. I am so happy to have my own copy. Very highly recommended.
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A good book for moms-to-be,
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Fit Kids makes the perfect baby shower present. It will help moms and dads from infancy through the teen years and includes healthy recipes that kids can help make.
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