
Obesity is a world-wide problem which can affect all families. This book tells parents and others how to avoid the stark consequences of being overweight in childhood:
Children become isolated from their peers, learn that they cannot be active in sports, and develop low self-esteem.
Children develop physical ailments that were once reserved for overweight adults.
Diabetes is increasing among youth.
Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adolescents and adults.
This adds up to the result that our children may have a shorter life expectancy than we enjoy.