Fat-Proof Your Child

by Joseph C. Piscatella, Bernie Piscatella, William C. Roberts M.D.

As America has grown into a heavier, more sedentary nation, so have its kids.

20 millionon--fully one-quarter--of American children are overweight, with 11% severely obese.

36% of our children aged 2 to 19 have high cholesterol.

66% of 5- to 17-year-olds fail to meet minimum fitness criteria.

Knowing what he does about the connection between diet, exercise, and health, lay expert Joseph C. Piscatella is alarmed. Author of Don't Eat Your Heart Out Cookbook and other books for adults with over 2 million copies in print, Mr. Piscatella now turns to motivating parents to reverse the dangerous trend of overweight, out-of-shape kids. A compelling, comprehensive source book and diet and exercise guide, Fat-Proof Your Child spells out the whys of the problemo--from too much fast food to too much television, diminishing Phys Ed programs to inexcusably fatty school lunches--then offers easy-to-implement solutions that will get not only kids but also parents back on the right track.

Here are 7 Basics that will improve a child's food habits; the Activity Pyramid for children and adolescents; up-to-date research on fat, sugar, salt, and fiber; and, from his wife, Bernie, over 100 recipes that modify favorite family dishes.

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Lisa Topp · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good common-sense guide to 'raise fit kids in a fat world.' Isn't that the truth?? There was a lot of basic info that I alreay knew in this book, so it's a good beginner guide if you don't know much about basic nutrition principals. There are chapters on planning meals and slimming down everything from snacks to lunches. There is also a fast-food guide, that can help make better eating-out choices. There is a good 'kid friendly' recipe section in the back of the book.

[Carm · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a decent guide for the novice on how to improve family meals so they are less calories and a guide to the richness of fast food. The fast food information is intended for people of the United States and given the book’s age isn’t very current. Published in 1997, I hoped this book would help motivate and include all family members while encouraging all to eat healthier. I am disappointed that this book seems to consider the family cook as the main person responsible for providing healthier meals rather than asking other family members to take an interest.