Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World - eBook

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One out of five American children are severely overweight, and this trend shows no signs of stopping. This increasingly common problem is prompting parents to ask how they can protect their kids from the dangers of obesity. In this unique book, Judy Halliday and Joani Jack explain their method for the prevention of and treatment for obesity, tailoring their advice to the specific needs of growing children. They outline the three core concepts of healthy eating: portion control, nutritional meals, and regular exercise, and emphasize the importance of listening to natural body cues of hunger and satisfaction. The authors incorporate their medical knowledge and experience as parents into a faith-based approach to healthy living that is easy for parents and kids to apply. Because this is practical, proven advice rather than a diet, the guidance in this book is appropriate for all ages, and gives parents the tools to encourage behavioral changes in their kids so that they can live fit lives to the fullest.

JUDY WARDELL HALLIDAY, R.N., is a registered nurse who specialized in Psychiatry. She is the co-founder of the ministry Thin Within, and co-authored the books Thin Within, and Thin Again. Judy also volunteers at the Community Pregnancy Center in Mountain View, and serves as deacon at the Peninsula Bible Church in Cupertino. She and her husband, Dr. Arthur Halliday, live in Los Altos, California near their three children and four grandchildren.

 

JOANI JACK M.D., has been in practice for twelve years and currently practices general pediatrics with a special interest in childhood obesity, diabetes, and asthma. She graduated from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine in Memphis, and completed her residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. Dr. Jack gives lectures to pediatric residents, writes articles addressing a wide range of healthcare topics, and is currently a certified instructor for the START program through the Tennessee Academy of Pediatrics.