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"HEALTHY" FAST FOOD KIDS MENUS, AN OXYMORON? OUR EXPERT SEPERATES FACTS FROM FICTION
2006-08-15
KIDS ARE BACK TO SCHOOL, WILL THEY CHOOSE A HEALTHY MEAL WHEN YOU ARE NOT THERE? EAT SMARTER WILL GUIDE YOU AND TEACH THEM HOW TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES.
IN THE BOOK EAT SMARTER , AUTHOR DR. DALE FIGTREE, A
NATIONALLY RENOWNED EXPERT ON NUTRITION, TALKS ABOUT THE DIFFICULT CHOICES PARENTS FACE EVERY DAY WHILE SELECTING THE BEST FOOD FOR THEIR KIDS.
El Monte , CA. August 15, 2006 (ZHealth Books)- There are 9 million overweight children nationwide -according to the Surgeon General- , with a continuing alarming increase over the past three decades. Children who are overweight are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and high cholesterol among other serious physical problems. These children are more likely to have weight problems for the rest of their lives. As they go back to school, their choices for lunch meals are, more often than not, unhealthy. How can you learn about what's good for your kids? How to help them choose meals when you are not there? EAT SMARTER by Dr. Dale Figtree can help.
EAT SMARTER is based on James' story, an overweight teenager and Dr. Dale Figtree's successful attempt to help him reduce weight while improving his overall health. This book is not precisely about dieting, but rather about understanding the effects food choices have on one's health. It is about improving a lifestyle by building strong foundations in regards to eating habits. Is your kid overweight? Are you ready to take the necessary steps to make a difference in your child's life? How can you explain the dangers of obesity to a child? How can you help them cope with their bodies?
Dr. Dale Figtree proposes an innovative approach. The book/illustrated book combo is the only one that speaks to parents about dealing with their overweight kids while the comic book helps kids understand the need to make changes to their eating habits. Dr. Dale Figtree is available to speak about her experience helping people lead healthier lives.
Physically fit children are likely to be healthier, physically and emotionally, and are more inclined to carry their healthy lifestyle into adulthood. EAT SMARTER is the perfect guide to help you start a new and healthier lifestyle for kids and adults alike.
About Dale Figtree
In 1977, while working in New York as a fabric designer, Dale was diagnosed with a large inoperable malignant lymphatic tumor attached to her heart, lung and major arteries. After 6 months of chemotherapy and radiation at Sloan Kettering Hospital , the tumor had shrunk but was not entirely dissolved. Having exhausted all available conventional treatment, she was discharged with what was labeled a ‘guarded prognosis'. At this difficult juncture Dale became intensely involved in her own healing process, committing deeply to nutrition – through the guidance of a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Juan Cursio, as well as visualization, meditation and life style changes. After three years of continued focus on nutrition, inner work and detoxification, Dale was retested by CAT scan and declared cancer–free. In response to growing inquires, Dale eventually parlayed her healing experiences and the valuable resources discovered, into her book, Health After Cancer. She acquired her Ph.D. in Nutrition in 1986 and shortly after, developed a Nutritional Consultation practice in Laguna Beach , CA . In 1993 she moved her practice to Santa Barbara, CA and began teaching ‘The Basics of Nutrition' at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, as well as presenting nutritional seminars throughout the United States and Europe
About ZHealth
ZHealth Books: Better Books for Better Living promotes a healthy lifestyle by publishing books that not only address weight-loss, but encourage a mental, spiritual, and physical balance. EAT SMARTER is now available at bookstores and online book retailers.
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Daniel Morales
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ZHealth Books
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