To be fat in today's society is to fail. It's a prejudice that keeps too many youngsters striving to be thinner. This book explores this growing public health crisis among children and presents new ways for parents, teachers, and health providers to approach these complex problems. Dysfunctional eating, eating disorders, being overweight, and size prejudice are some of the topics discussed and the causes of these problems -- declining activity, fast foods, early puberty, the impact of advertising -- are examined. "Afraid to ...
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To be fat in today's society is to fail. It's a prejudice that keeps too many youngsters striving to be thinner. This book explores this growing public health crisis among children and presents new ways for parents, teachers, and health providers to approach these complex problems. Dysfunctional eating, eating disorders, being overweight, and size prejudice are some of the topics discussed and the causes of these problems -- declining activity, fast foods, early puberty, the impact of advertising -- are examined. "Afraid to Eat" condemns diets and focuses on moderation in eating and an active, playful lifestyle.
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Pictorial photo cover. VG PB. American Library Assn "Outstanding Book of the Year" Award Winner. America's children are afraid to eat. It's a fear that. Consumes them, shatters lives, even kills. It's an obsession that dims their joy, their curiosity, their energy and their sense of what's normal. " How we as parents, teachers & friends can free our children and help them fulfill their potential as generous, capable, unique individuals.
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