Synopses & Reviews
Everything parents need to know to raise fit kids in a fat world. How to use 7 Basic Rules to improve your childo_s eating habits. How to make fast food your friend. How to motivate kids to exercise and be more active. How to choose the best convenience food , breakfast foods, snacks. How to give your child a lifelong taste for healthy food. How to adapt favorite family recipes. Plus: kid-friendly recipes and menus.
oßA TREMENDOUS RESOURCEor*
oßThe computer and fast-food generation is well on its way to heart disease. But parents who take Mr. Piscatellao_s practical, medically sound advice today can spare their children this problem tomorrow.or (William C. Roberts, M.D.,* Executive Director, Baylor University Cardiovascular Institute, Editor in Chief, The American Journal of Cardiology)
oßAs both a mother and a health scientist, I found this book to be invaluable. It suggests simple changes that parents can use every day to promote better exercise and eating habits for their children.or (Carolyn C. Johnson, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health, Tulane University)
oßThe most common question Io_m asked by parents is, o_I know how important it is to feed kids right, but what do I put on the table?o_ This book has the answersoXito_s terrific!or
(Joan W. Rupp, M.S., R.D., Director, Project LEAN, San Diego State University)
Synopsis
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.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 457-464) and index.
About the Author
Author Joseph C. Piscatella has been a keen observer of American eating habits since 1977, when emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 32 forced him to recognize the intimate connection between dietary habits and overall health. His successful recovery and determination to make adjustment in his own lifestyle and diet inspired a new career as an active proponent of healthy lifestyle changes. As president of the Institute for Fitness and Health, Inc. in Tacoma, Washington, he lectures extensively to a variety of clients, including medical organizations, corporations and professional associations, and is a consultant on major wellness projects for Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Cited in Time for their practicality and effectiveness, his seminars deal with the management of lifestyle habits to increase health, longevity and productivity. Mr. Piscatella is the only non-medical member of the National Institute of Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Expert Panel, which develops clinical practice guidelines for physicians. He is also a member of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and the National Wellness Association.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
PART IoXOUR OVERWEIGHT KIDS
Chapter 1. A Population Out of Control
A Modern Phenomenon
Outlook for the Future
Chapter 2. Escalating Health Risks
Self-Image/Self-Esteem
Coronary Heart Disease
Cancer
Bad News/Good News
Chapter 3. What Parents Can Do
The Role of Genetics
A Challenge to Parents: Look in the Mirror
Keep a Healthy Perspective
PART IIoXPHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A FAMILY AFFAIR
Chapter 4. Kids Need Exercise
A Critical Situation
The Benefits of Exercise
The Best Medicine
Chapter 5. How Much is Enough?
Exercise Guidelines for Children
Exercise Guidelines for Adolescents
The Activity Pyramid
Chapter 6. Influences on Physical Activity
Biological and Developmental Factors
Psychological Factors
Social and Environmental Factors
Chapter 7. What Parents Can Do
Six Steps to Success
Summing Up
PART IIIoXDIET: THE PROBLEM
Chapter 8. What Kids Eat is Hazardous to Their Health
Too Much Fat
Too Much Sodium
Too Much Sugar
Not Enough Complex Carbohydrates and Fiber
Chapter 9. Why Kids Eat the Way They Do
A Shift in Priorities: Convenience over Nutrition
Television Advertising
School Food
Good Intentions, Bad Results
Chapter 10. What Parents Can Do
Keep a Positive Outlook
Establish a Fat Guideline
Learn How to Read Food Labels
Make a Meal Plan
Modify Foods Your Child Already Likes
Disband the Clean Plate Club
Make Palatability a Priority
PART IVoXDIET: THE SEVEN-STEP SOLUTION
Chapter 11. Zero in on the Basics
Chapter 12. 1: Pick a Good Breakfast Cereal
Chapter 13. 2: Switch to Fat-Free and Low-Fat Milk and Cheese
Milk
Cheese
Other Dairy Foods
Chapter 14. 3:Cut Out Fatty Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
Chapter 15. 4: Lighten Up Lunches
Three Actions for Parents
Chapter 16. 5: Make Fast Food Your Friend
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
French Fries and Other Potatoes
Chicken and Turkey
Fish and Seafood
Other Sandwiches
Pizza
Salads
Mexican Food
Breakfast
Chapter 17. 6: Go for the Best Snacks
Make Fruits and Vegetables the Premium Snacks
Make Smarter Choices
Chapter 18. 7: Refocus Your Meals
Decrease Animal Foods
Increase Grains, Beans, Fruits, and Vegetables
Chapter 19. A Last Word
COOKBOOK
Comments from the Cook
Nutritional Analysis
Recipes
Soups and Chili
Pasta
Salads
Poultry
Beef, Veal, and Pork
Seafood
Side Dishes
Kid-Friendly Vegetables
Old Favorites Made Lean
Fresh Fruit Endings
Menus
Bibliography
General Index
Recipe Index