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The No-Diet Obesity Solution for Kids

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"I enjoyed the time I have spent with The No-Diet Obesity Solution for Kids. Dr. Vos gives great practical advice and starting points for many families facing the growing issue of overweight kids--with a realistic dose of consequences that are in store for all people and families if the obesity epidemic is not met head on by committed participants. I agree with the importance of spending a great deal of time with my children, playing, being outside, exercising, and cooking. I really liked the chapter on the "The Hard Facts of Being Overweight." Too many shy away from telling the truth to patients and families, and we are doing them no favor by sugar-coating an already obvious problem. I really was drawn to the chapters on getting started together, raising active children and teens, and the 3 Ps and 3 Cs. I liked the recipes and snack ideas, too.
Dr. Vos does not judge or blame; she merely holds up a mirror and allows people the opportunity to evaluate for themselves what will work and what won't. She reminds us that parents need to be involved and that children will do what you do and not what you say. Parents may want the best for their children, but kids also want what's best for their parents, so the inclusion of the family unit is necessary for success. This book makes that point very well.
Dr. Vos does not give just one suggestion, but many, and encourages families to find their own path. Health and life are flexible and fluid, so families must be the same, and families dealing with concerns or issues need options. This book is a great place to begin and does not leave anyone out with the types of suggestions and information provided."
As a mother of two and an RN - I can say that we need more of this literature in the market.

I have lost 25 pounds myself and my daughter has lost 16 since we got the book and started with some of the recipes and healthier methods given by the book. No more frying for one. We have all but cut out beef, white flour & pasta, white and potato bread. There are some oatmeal pancakes as part of the recipes that the kids actually love. We get out as a family and exercise - be it the park or just racing to the corner - cut tv time down and dance more around the house. We have been on a roll. And the best part is they don't even realize that I have changed so much.

Diets are notoriously ineffective, so why do we rely on them so much to fight obesity? "The No-Diet Obesity Solution for Kids" offers a new approach to weight loss for children: teach them good health habits that they will keep for the rest of their lives. Valuing exercise, moderation, and home cooking over diet foods and crunching calories, "The No-Diet Obesity Solution for Kids" may just be what parents need to manage their children's weight, and possibly their own weight as well!

This is a good starting point for families who do not have a clue about good nutrition and exercise. If you are already doing home cooked meals, providing healthy snacks, and getting your kids out and playing with them, this book will not provide anything more. It did not give me any new ideas that I have not already been doing which would help my six year old with his obesity problems.

This book is not just for parents of overweight kids--it has something for every parent. In a culture where food ads zero in on children and one in three children is caught in the epidemic of obesity, parents are beginning to realize that they have to do more to keep their children healthy. But what? This book shows the way, whether you have a brand new baby or are looking eye to eye with a teenager. Through stories and examples, this book tells you how to read standard growth charts and apply them to your own child's growth. It tells you which part of the food label to focus on, and why you should buy foods that don't have labels. The book shows you how to organize family meals so you can fit homemade goodness into your busy schedule--and provides recipes, too.

The author, a doctor who actually does all of the things she asks her patients to do, provides a calm viewpoint on family matters, with insights about the value of going outside to play and sharing family dinnertime so that everyone in the family is truly nourished. I wish I'd had this book years ago when my children were young. I would have loved to avoid some of those mealtime battles. You can be sure that I am going to use these tips and techniques with my grandchildren!

I bought this book to help my 11 year old daughter who struggles with obesity.

What I didn't expect was to have help with my weight loss as well. Dr. Vos doesn't judge, and she carefully deconstructs the complex problem of childhood obesity. I found her suggestions to limit TV time and maximize outdoor time to be simple and helpful in this battle.

Her reassurance that children do know how to self-regulate, they are growing, and her encouragement that I have been on the right track trying to encourage physical activity were quite welcome.

The recipes may make whole grains more palatable than merely switching over from processed grains, as they piqued my aspiring young cook's curiosity.

I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles with an overweight child (and may be overweight themselves as well!)

This book was very enlightening. Really haven't had time yet to try all the principles but it all makes a lot of sense. My grandson is overweight and is very sedentary while his sister is slim and very active.