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.