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

by Todd Hollander (Author) "Our nation's young people are, in large measure, inactive, unfit, and increasingly overweight..." (more)
Key Phrases: fattening carbohydrates, providing nutritious meals, childhood overweight, United States, National School Lunch Program, Department of Agriculture (more...)

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

Product Description
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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Worthy Press; First Paperback Edition edition (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.com Sales Rank: #1,104,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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

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

By	Linda Cooper - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

By	Richard C. Han - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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