Synopses & Reviews
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"A remarkable and enlightening book written by a caring doctor and seasoned scientist that provides an honest discussion of the many challenges facing overweight children; Dr. Ludwig gives parents concrete tools to win the food war at home, school and in the community." –Melinda Sothern, PhD, author of Trim Kids
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This book comes from a wise and caring physician and nutritionist whose compassion and devotion to childrens health shines.” Marion Nestle, PhD, author of What to Eat, and a professor of nutrition, New York University
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"This roadmap will enable not just overweight children, but all children, and their families to understand how to be healthy and well. It is all the information needed to know how to navigate our complex, and often toxic world, and win." –Francine Kaufman, MD, author of Diabesity, and a past president of the American Diabetes Association
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"This is a 'must read' for families, health care practitioners, and policymakers alike. This book has the potential to revolutionize the way we deal with childhood obesity." –Sandra Woodruff, RD, author of The Good Carb Cookbook, and a past president of the Florida Dietetic Association
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"David Ludwig has done what no one else has done in the fight against obesity – he has stood up from his research enclave to tell the truth about why our children and the rest of us are facing rampant obesity and declining life expectancy. The cause of problem is pervasive. The roots can be found in our biology, our families and our society. Dr. Ludwig removes blame from the children and the parents, while guiding us all with a practical plan to overcome the toxic food environment once and for all. This book must be read by doctors, parents and politicians. It is an inspiring clear voice in the wilderness of nutritional misinformation, toxic media and failed polices. Dr. Ludwig is our hope for a healthier, saner society." –Mark Hyman, MD, author of Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss
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"This book comes from a wise and caring physician and nutritionist whose compassion and devotion to children's health shines through on every page. What they say should give hope and courage to any parent wondering how best to help an overweight child." –Marion Nestle, PhD, author of What to Eat, and a professor of nutrition, New York University
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""Dr. Ludwig brings his invaluable research from the OWL program at Children's Hospital Boston into our kitchens and homes for a personal and very practical approach to enabling health, empowerment, balance, and peace for both parents and their children."–Hale Sofia Schatz, author of If The Buddha Came To Dinner: How To Nourish Your Body To Awaken Your Spirit
Synopsis
As an endocrinologist at Harvard, Dr. David Ludwig pioneered the use of a low-glycemic diet in combating obesity. His groundbreaking research is the basis for some of the most successful diets of the last decade, including the South Beach Diet and SugarBusters. Ten years ago, Dr. Ludwig founded the Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program at Children's Hospital Boston. There, he and his team tailored his low-glycemic diet for children and combined it with a nine-week progressive plan that benefits the patient and the entire family. Dr. Ludwig wins parents' trust but also offers hope to their children, who often feel teased, bullied, and defeated.
This scientifically proven approach addresses, for the first time, all three key factors affecting body weight -- biology, behavior, and environment -- and integrates them into a powerful prescription for weight loss. Dr. Ludwig compassionately recognizes the challenges children and their parents face in todays fast food/fake food world and guides them from conflict to cooperation along the road to health.
In Ending the Food Fight, Dr. Ludwig shares his program with parents everywhere, giving them all the tools they need to help their children win the food fight, once and for all.
Synopsis
In a world dominated by fast food and fake food, establishing healthy eating habits in children is one of the greatest concerns for parents -- and potentially one of the greatest challenges. Fortunately, the renowned physician Dr. David Ludwig developed a proven lifestyle plan that has benefited thousands of families. Here he shares his nine-week program, offering the tools -- including tasty recipes, motivational tips, and activities -- that can help families prevent the kitchen table from becoming a battleground.
About the Author
DR. DAVID LUDWIG is an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, as well as director of the OWL program at Children's Hospital Boston. Dr. Ludwig's research, including reports on the relationship between childhood obesity and the consumption of fast food and soda, is regularly covered in national media.SUZANNE ROSTLER is a dietician at the OWL clinic. She received a master's of science in clinical nutrition from New York University.
Table of Contents
Note to Reader ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1
I. A View from the Battlefront 1. Overweight and Overpowered 7 2. Welcoming Children to Weight Loss: A Day at the OWL Clinic 20
II. Making Peace Within Us 3. Eating to Feel Full 43 4. Getting Physical 74 5. Its the Thought That Counts 99
III. Making Peace in Our Families 6. Theres No Place Like Home 123 7. The 9-Week Program 149
IV. Making Peace Around Us 8. Changing the World 185
V. Increase the Peace 9. Recipes 205
VI. Reinforcements Diaries for the 9-Week Program 299 Shopping List 307 Recommended Reading 317 Notes 319 Index 330