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Author Kosharek, Susan M.

Title If your child is overweight : a guide for parents / Susan M. Kosharek.

Publication Info. Chicago, Ill. : Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  618.9239 K86I    Check Shelf
Edition Fourth edition.
Description iv, 51 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 50-51).
Contents Introduction -- Is my child overweight? BMI ; What is normal growth? ; Risk factors for weight gain -- Why is my child overweight? Environmental factors ; Emotional factors ; Understanding hunger -- What can I do and where can I start? Be supportive, not controlling ; Talk with your child ; Set realistic goals ; Take the family lifestyle quiz ; Prepare healthier foods ; Plan and prepare meals together ; Schedule regular mealtimes ; Make mealtime pleasant ; Avoid the clean plate club ; Don't use food to punish or reward ; Enjoy physical activities together -- Portions and snacks. Match portions to your child's needs ; Plan for snacks ; Eat only in designated areas of the house ; Store food out of sight -- Nutritional needs of growing children. Eat less fat and less trans fat ; Eat less sugar and drink fewer sugary beverages ; Eat more whole grains and fiber -- Sample menus -- Special situations. Parties and holidays ; Time with relatives ; School lunches ; Eating out -- Weight management programs -- Health care professionals and resources -- Cookbooks -- Books for parents -- Websites.
Subject Obesity in children -- Diet therapy -- Popular works.
Children -- Nutrition -- Popular works.
Children -- Health and hygiene -- Popular works.
Parents of overweight children.
ISBN 9780880919906
0880919906
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