The No-Gimmick Guide to Raising Fit Kids: The Parents' Plan for Overcoming Childhood Obesity (Focus on the Family Book) - Softcover

Andersen, Robert S.

 
9781589973794: The No-Gimmick Guide to Raising Fit Kids: The Parents' Plan for Overcoming Childhood Obesity (Focus on the Family Book)

Synopsis

Obesity is affecting our children at an alarming rate. Today's high-calorie menus and low-effort lifestyles put kids at risk and can lead to negative health and social consequences. Society tends to look for a quick fix, but gimmicks don't work! Dr. Robert Andersen, an award-winning pediatrician and experienced dad, has a common-sense, down-to-earth plan that does.

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About the Author

Dr. Robert Andersen is a board certified pediatrician practicing in the Chicago area and a Fellow of the American College of Pediatricians. Named as one of "America's Top Pediatricians" by the Consumers' Research Council of America, Andersen has always had an interest in sports, the outdoors, and fitness. Dr. Andersen also serves as an elder, assistant pastor, and Bible teacher at his church and lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Cheryl.

From the Back Cover

Obesity is affecting our children at an alarming rate. Today's high-calorie menus and low-effort lifestyles can lead to serious illness and social isolation. Some parents seek a quick fix, but gimmicks don't work! Dr. Robert Andersen, an award-winning pediatrician and experienced dad, has a commonsense, down-to-earth plan that does. In this easy-to-follow guide you'll discover . . .

-Tips on helping kids lead a healthy lifestyle
-How to make changes that last
-The basics of metabolism
-How to stop obesity before it starts
-Nutritional advice for kids of all ages
-Fun physical activities for the whole family
-Motivators to help kids get with--and stick with--the program

Give your kids the gift of fitness--by helping them care for the wonderful, one-of-a-kind bodies God gave them.

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