The Hilton Head Diet for Children and Teenagers

by Miller, Dr. Peter M.

• ISBN13: 9780446393379
• ISBN10: 0446393371
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-01-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

The founder of the famous Hilton Head Health Institute and author of The Hilton Head Metabolism Diet, the #1 Bestselling Diet Book of 1989 (People magazine), delivers a program aimed at the 25% of all children and teens who are overweight. Dr. Miller's three-pronged approach--behavior modification, exercise, and diet--promotes optimum health habits.

Author Biography

Dr. Peter M. Miller is the founder of the Hilton Head Health Institute, an exclusive health retreat on Hilton Head Island. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has developed a national reputation for the treatment of obesity. In addition, he has written more than 60 scholarly articles and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Overweight Children: A Growing Epidemic	p. 1
Why Is Your Child Too Fat? Biology and Metabolism	p. 11
Why Is Your Child Too Fat? Habits	p. 21
How to Know if Your Child Is Really Too Fat	p. 29
Where to Begin	p. 33
The Three Essential Priorities for Success	p. 43
How to Teach Your Child to Have More Willpower	p. 53
Making the System Work: A Lesson in Behavior Modification	p. 73
Why Exercise Is a Must for Your Child	p. 87
The Three Components of My Exercise Program for Children	p. 97
Nutrition for Your Overweight Child	p. 111
Sample Menu Plan	p. 123
How to Handle Special Eating Situations	p. 135
A Final Word About Your Child's Future Health	p. 143
Recipes for the Hilton Head Diet for Children and Teenagers	p. 147
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