Child obesity
Subtitle: a parent's guide to a fit, trim, and happy child
By: Goutham Rao.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Amherst, NY
Language: eng
Subjects: Obesity in children -- United States -- Popular works.; Obesity in children -- United States -- Prevention -- Popular works.
Genres: Popular works.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Introduction; title: How bad is the problem?; title: "Liquid candy": kids raised on soft drinks; title: Fast food epidemic; title: Mesmerized by the screen: television; title: And other media; title: Bodies not in motion: physical activity and its role in weight control; title: The family meal in the 21st century; title: The truth about diets, programs and other products; title: The science of changing behavior and its role in weight control; title: A rational approach to achieving or maintaining a healthy weight; title: Advocacy for a healthier "built environment"; title: A glimpse of the future; title: Stories of three children; title: Afterword; title: Notes; title: Web resources.