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Record Nr.

UNINA9910148588403321

Autore

Eden Alvin

Titolo

Obesity Prevention for Children : Before It's Too Late: a Program for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Long Island City : , : Hatherleigh Press, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

9781578266500

1578266505

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (133 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

GreavesSari

Disciplina

618.92398

Soggetti

Obesity in children

Preventive health services for children

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- A Note from the Author -- Part I: Toddlers (1-3 Years) -- Chapter 1: Overview -- Chapter 2: The Genetics of Childhood Obesity -- Chapter 3: What Will Change When My Baby Becomes a Toddler? -- Chapter 4: Sugar, Juice, and Milk -- Chapter 5: Foods -- Chapter 6: Tasty and Nutritious Meal Plans -- Chapter 7: Physical Activities for Toddlers -- Part II: Preschoolers (3-5 Years) -- Chapter 8: Overview -- Chapter 9: Fat-Proofing -- Chapter 10: Television and Sleep -- Chapter 11: Family Meals and Snacks -- Chapter 12: Physical Activities for Preschoolers -- Part III: Meal Plans for Toddlers and Preschoolers -- Toddler Meal Plan (Ages 1-3 years) -- Breakfast Recipes -- Lunch Recipes -- Dinner Recipes -- Nutritious Nibbles for Toddlers -- Preschooler Meal Plan (Ages 3-5 years) -- Breakfast Recipes -- Lunch Recipes -- Dinner Recipes -- Nutritious Nibbles for Preschoolers -- Quick Tips to Lighten Up Meals -- Final Words -- Appendix: BMI Charts for Boys and Girls (Ages 2-20).

Sommario/riassunto

Obesity Prevention for Children by Dr. Alvin Eden addresses the growing concern of childhood obesity and provides practical guidance for parents and caregivers. Drawing on over 40 years of pediatric experience, Dr. Eden offers insights into the causes of early childhood



obesity and emphasizes prevention through nutrition and exercise. The book includes real-life anecdotes, meal plans, and physical activity suggestions for toddlers and preschoolers. Dr. Eden stresses the importance of early intervention to prevent long-term health issues associated with obesity. The book targets parents, grandparents, and professionals involved in child care, offering a combination of scientific research and accessible advice to combat the obesity epidemic.