Mackie Shilstone's Body Plan for Kids

by Shilstone, MacKie

• ISBN13: 9781591202493
• ISBN10: 1591202493
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-15
• Publisher: Basic Health Pubns

Summary

With four decades of health and fitness expertise, world-famous Mackie Shilstone"s book focuses on providing solutions to the problem of childhood obesity. This is a comprehensive guide for parents to gain control of their child's weght. It is the first book of its kind to offer specific strategies for eating healthily, getting fit, and increasing self-esteem targeted at eight to twelve year-olds.

Author Biography

Director of The Fitness Principle at East Jefferson General Hospital in Louisiana, author of five previous books on health and fitnes.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
Foreword	p. vii
Introduction: What Is the Body Plan for Kids?	p. 1
Childhood Obesity-What Parents Need to Know
Common Causes and Consequences of Childhood Obesity: Finding Solutions to a National Epidemic	p. 7
Genetics and Metabolic Imbalances: Identifying Other Factors that Cause Childhood Obesity	p. 19
Physical and Mental Evaluations
How Does Your Kid Measure Up? Evaluating Your Child's Weight and Fat Patterns	p. 29
Reacting to Insults and Low Self-Esteem: How to Recognize and Manage the Emotional Issues of Your Overweight Child	p. 47
The Nutritional Body Plan
Beyond Dieting: Building a Healthier Relationship with Food	p. 59
Recipes Kids Love: Healthy and Fun Foods to Boost Your Child's Metabolism	p. 73
The Fitness Plan for Kids and Parents
Staying Active to Stay Lean: The Benefits of Getting Your Child Moving	p. 97
Creative Play: The Importance of Encouraging Activity for your Child	p. 107
Games Kids and Parents Can Play Together	p. 115
Tracking Tools and Resource Guide for a Fitter, Leaner Child
Body Plan for Kids: A Day-by-Day Nutritional and Activity Guide	p. 133
Appendices
Expert Committee Recommendations on the Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity	p. 143
Physical Education Requirements by State	p. 153
Additional Resources	p. 157
Bibliography	p. 159
Index	p. 163
About the Author	p. 168
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