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Achieving a Healthy Weight for Your Child [Paperback]

Name: Achieving a Healthy Weight for Your Child [Paperback]
Brand: American Academy of Pediatrics
SKU: F15855C7-20B2-419B-AD12-7C02B17E19F9

An Action Plan for Families

Sandra G. Hassink, MD, MS, FAAP

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Help children with weight concerns by giving their parents the clear-cut information on nutrition and fitness that they need. Dr. Hassink’s plan will help families meet their goals with details on diet and physical activity for at home, in school, and in the community. It offers

Sensible, nutritional guidelines emphasizing balanced and nourishing meals
Specific suggestions for encouraging children to become more physically active and reduce screen time
Advice on how to partner with pediatricians, extended family members, schools and child care to help ensure success
Guidance for dealing with emotional turmoil, setbacks, and detours along the way
Interactive questions to help parents individually tailor their approaches to the needs of their families

With the information and tools provided in Achieving a Healthy Weight for Your Child, parents will have a practical resource and medical professionals will have an informed partner in making a permanent difference in kids health.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-154-8
Product Code: CB0103
Publication Date: April 10, 2018
Format: Paperback
Pages: 286
Trim Size: 9 inches x 6 inches x 2 inches
Publisher: American Academy or Pediatrics
Availability: In Stock

About the Authors

Author

Sandra G. Hassink, MD, MS, FAAP

Sandra G. Hassink, MD, MS, FAAP, is the founder of the Weight Management Clinic for Children at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. She is currently the medical director of the American Academy of Pediatrics Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight.

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.

What People Are Saying

“Dr. Hassink offers hope to parents of children dealing with weight issues. Her thoughtful, practical advice will help in the fight against childhood obesity, one family at a time.”

—Jackie Bezos, President, Bezos Family Foundation

“This is a must read for parents, other adults who are in children’s lives, and pediatricians. The book is mindful, intentional, and empowering.”

—Diane J. Abatemarco, PhD, MSW, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

“This is an honest and open book for parents about how to tackle an epidemic problem: childhood obesity.”

—Hansa Bhargava, MD, Senior Medical Director, WebMD

“Provides practical age-specific advice for families concerned about their child’s weight and struggling to do the right thing.”

—William H. Dietz, MD, PhD, Chair, Summer M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness, George Washington University

“With this book, Dr Hassink draws on her years of experience to provide parents with the knowledge they need and practical tools they can use to actively improve their child’s and family’s health.”

—Sarah Hampl, MD, FAAP, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

“Dr Hassink is uniquely suited to be the spokesperson for a comprehensive approach to overweight and obesity. This book can be used as a reference, or it may be read cover to cover with many helpful tips for caretakers of children and teens.”

—Daniel J. Levy, MD, FAAP