We're Killing Our Kids: How to End the Epidemic of Overweight & Sedentary Children [Paperback]

Todd Hollander (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

A Book For Everyone Who Cares About Children

The Crisis
The problem of overweight children has reached an epidemic level
- More than 30% of American children are overweight; at least 15% are obese
- Due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise, millions more are at risk
- According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Overweight is now the most common medical condition of childhood"
- The physical, psychological, and economic consequences of this epidemic are staggering

The Solution
This informative, motivational, and practical book reveals:
- How to objectively assess a child’s weight
- The 10 leading causes of overweight children
- The consequences of poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles
- The myths and facts about nutrition, exercise, and weight loss
- A step-by-step plan for helping children develop lifelong habits of good nutrition and physical fitness

Offered as a motivational and practical guidebook, We're Killing Our Kids enable parents, grandparents, educators, and other concerned adults to help children develop lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical fitness.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Hollander's use of simple language and focus on problem-solving make this a superior guide to a serious epidemic. -- Kirkus Reports, Dec. 29, 2004

About the Author

Todd Hollander's perspective on the childhood obesity epidemic is unique. He is not a physician nor a diet or exercise guru, but a market research expert with 20 years experience designing and managing strategic research for Fortune 500 companies. We're Killing Our Kids is the result not only of Hollander's extensive research into the causes and consequences of childhood overweight, but also the experience of developing and implementing a solution in his own household. As a market research consultant, Hollander has solved some of the toughest problems in corporate America. In We're Killing Our Kids, he employs his renowned analytical skills and keen insight to unravel the worst children's health epidemic in the nation's history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Worthy Press (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975316648
• ISBN-13: 978-0975316641
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,360,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Beyond Simple Diets, December 15, 2004

By 

Vincent Iannelli, MD "keepkidshealthy.com" (Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We're Killing Our Kids: How to End the Epidemic of Overweight & Sedentary Children (Paperback)

Learn about good fats, bad fats, good carbs, and bad carbs, to help your family 'develop a lifestyle of good nutrition and physical fitness' by avoiding bad advice and using Todd Hollander's book to develop a plan, priorities, and actions to promote a 'nutritious diet and physical fitness.'

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for parents concerned with raising healthy kids, December 11, 2004

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Linda Cooper - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We're Killing Our Kids: How to End the Epidemic of Overweight & Sedentary Children (Paperback)

As soon as I picked up "We're Killing Our Kids", I dove into it. Based on extensive research, it describes the basis and benefits of a healthy nutritional and physical lifestyle. The comprehensive information will benefit adults and children alike. The book provides a realistic approach and creative ideas effective in the daily battle we all face with the couch and the foods we consume. I felt encouraged that it's not too late to get started for the health and happiness of my entire family!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading in the fight against obesity, January 15, 2005

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Richard C. Han - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We're Killing Our Kids: How to End the Epidemic of Overweight & Sedentary Children (Paperback)

I will be recommending this book to all the parents of children at risk for obesity in my practice. I found the data presented compelling and accurate and the style of writing perfect for the lay reader. Hollander has done a great job tackling this modern epidemic and presents a practical stepwise approach to change.

Richard C. Han, M.D., FAAP
Pediatrician
Englewood Cliffs, NJ