K. S. Tankersley Ph.d.

Childhood Obesity: Helping Children Lead Fit and Healthy Lives K. S. Tankersley Ph.d.

Over the past 3 decades, childhood obesity rates are soaring in developed countries all over the world. This epidemic has become so bad that today, almost 1 out of every 3 American children is either overweight or obese, Health risks for children who carry unhealthy weight on their bodies have begun to shoot through the roof. Diseases and problems once reserved only for adults such as heart disease, high blood pressure and even cancer are being seen in children with alarming frequency as a result of this link to childhood obesity. If parents want to prevent their children from developing these early onset, serious diseases, they need to take immediate control of their child's daily diet and exercise habits. Learn about this growing epidemic and the simple steps you can do to reduce your child's risk of becoming obese. Get the whole family on the path to health and fitness with these easy to follow tips, exercise ideas and snack recipes. Get this book today to help you and your family live a happier, healthier and more productive life.