Overweight: What Kids Say: What's Really Causing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic [Paperback]

Robert A. Pretlow MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 2010

Overweight kids are seldom heard and poorly understood. This book presents what kids say about being overweight - their stories, struggles, and successes - in their own words. The source is 134,000 messages anonymously posted by overweight kids on website bulletin boards. With stunning honesty these kids share their difficult lives and their frustration with parents and health professionals. The degree to which these kids struggle to lose weight is striking. They turn to food to relieve depression, stress, and boredom. They get hooked on this 'comfort eating' and are unable to stop. They struggle to resist cravings for highly pleasurable food, knowing full well the dreadful effects of weight gain, which points to an addictive-type dependence. Their success stories are inspiring. The book examines what's really causing the childhood obesity epidemic, the 'why now,' and what might be done about it from a treatment, prevention, and policy standpoint. Note: This book is available from Amazon.com only with a black & white interior.

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About the Author

Dr. Robert Pretlow graduated with honors from Princeton University. He received his MD from the University of Virginia Medical School, where he also did his internship and residency in pediatrics. He is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Old Dominion University. Dr. Pretlow has published 13 articles, has been awarded 5 U.S. patents, and has presented 39 abstracts, keynotes, plenaries, panels, and tutorials at national and international conferences. He lectures frequently on overweight in children and teens and use of the Internet in medicine. He is founder and director of Weigh2Rock, an online weight loss system for teens and preteens, used by clinics, schools, private practitioners, hospitals, community centers, and health clubs, worldwide. Dr. Pretlow may be contacted at: [e-mail] or 206-448-44

Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (April 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1450534392
• ISBN-13: 978-1450534390
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)