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Author Hassink, Sandra, author

Title A parent's guide to childhood obesity : a road map to health / Sandra G. Hassink
Edition First edition
Published [Elk Grove Village, Ill.] : American Academy of Pediatrics, [2006]
[Elk Grove Village, Ill.] : American Academy of Pediatrics, c2006
c2006
©2006

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 MELB  613.2083 Has/Pgt  AVAILABLE
Description xxxvii, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Series New Items
Contents Introduction -- 1. The problem of obesity -- 2. What's to eat? The importance of good nutrition -- 3. Physical activity : ready, set, be fit! -- 4. Your role as a parent : developing a consistent approach -- 5. What's your parenting style? Assessing your strengths and challenges -- 6. Parenting challenges : working with your child to get back to good health -- 7. Before and after your baby is born : the prenatal and neonatal periods -- 8. The first year -- 9. The toddler years -- 10. The preschool years -- 11. The school-age years -- 12. The adolescent years -- 13. When problems arise -- Afterword
Summary Provides solutions and resources for parents and caregivers who are concerned about childhood obesity and overweight children. Its useful for parents who want to learn how to help children lead healthier, more active lives
Notes Includes index
Subject Children -- Nutrition.
Exercise for children.
Obesity in children -- Prevention.
Obesity in children.
Obesity.
Adolescent Nutrition
Child Nutrition
Obesity -- prevention & control.
Author Hassink, Sandra Gibson.
American Academy of Pediatrics.
LC no. 2005933816
ISBN 1581101988
9781581101980
Other Titles Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity