Fit from the start
Subtitle: how to prevent childhood obesity in infancy
By: Alvin N. Eden, Barbara J. Moore and Adrienne Forman
Publisher: Clyde Park, Mont.; Shape Up America!
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 169
ISBN-13: 9780991530229
Subjects: Children; Nutrition; Exercise for children; Infants; Care; Obesity in children; Diet therapy
Description: Nearly 2 out of 3 children who are obese by kindergarten will remain obese as teens, and most of these teens will become obese adults. What you do now can spare your baby a lifetime of struggle with obesity. This easy-to-read book gives you the critical information you need to prevent obesity in infancy, including: How to avoid overfeeding (with breast and bottle); How to spot excess weight gain, and what to do about it; Why sleep matters, and how to establish healthy sleep patterns, How and when to introduce solid foods; How to avoid an unhealthy appetite for sugary drinks; How to help your baby get exercise before beginning to crawl or walk. Written by a pediatrician (Eden), an obesity scientist (Moore), and a nutritionist (Forman), this book is based on the latest scientific research in preventing childhood obesity in infancy. Each chapter explains a single concept and summarizes it with easy-to-remember guidelines and expert advice. Author Dr. Eden also shares questions and answers encountered during his 40+ years of pediatric practice.