Helping Your Overweight Child or 101 Cool Pool Games for Children

Helping Your Overweight Child: A Family Guide

Author: Caroline J Cederquist

Overweight children can be helped to a healthier, more satisfying life through practical lifestyle changes made by the entire family. Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D., has drawn on her medical experience in successful weight management for this commonsense guide, Helping Your Overweight Child: A Family Guide. Through it, family members can better understand why a child has a weight problem, and the facts about nutrition and good eating and exercise habits. The information can be used to develop healthy habits for all adults and children in the family. Dr. Cederquist provides sample sheets for goals and for "eating," "exercise" and "emotions" journals. Overweight children learn how to set reasonable goals and to make healthy decisions. The appendix includes valuable comparisons of the nutritional value and fat content of many brand-name food products and meals found in fast-food restaurants. She also provides recipes from her family kitchen that are nutritionally sound and kid-pleasers.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1	K.C. Has a Problem
	Vignette	1
	What Has Caused the Rise in Childhood Weight Problems?	3
	Obesity Defined	4
	How Do I Know What My Child's Weight Should Be?	4
	BMI Charts	6
	Biology and Genetics	8
	What Do We Inherit That Relates to Our Weight?	8
	Family Composition	9
	How Dangerous Is It If My Child Is Overweight?	10
	Let's Get Started by Defining Goals	11
	Chapter Recap	13
Chapter 2	K.C. Learns What Made Her Fat
	Vignette	15
	Typical Childhood Eating Situations	18
	Our Fast-Food, Fast-Life Culture	18
	Changes in Our Family Dynamics	19
	Celebrations--Fast Foods and Virtual Games	19
	Too Much Intake, Too Little Output	19
	Parental Attitudes Regarding Weight	20
	Making Healthier Choices	21
	Change Takes Time	21
	Make Mealtime Pleasant	21
	How to Make Mealtimes Last Longer	21
	Meal Presentation	22
	Make Sure You Are Hungry	22
	Chapter Recap	24
Chapter 3	K.C. and Her Family Take "Nutrition 101"
	Vignette	25
	The Information We Get Is Often Confusing	27
	Six Nutrients	27
	Carbohydrates: Simple and Complex	28
	Simple vs. Complex--Way Different	28
	Look for Sugar Content	28
	Fiber--Its Role in Our Diet	29
	Types of Carbohydrates	29
	Proteins--Good and Bad	32
	Sources of Protein	34
	The Good and the Bad about Fat	36
	Cholesterol	37
	Nutrients without Energy	37
	Calcium	37
	Water, Water Everywhere	38
	A Calorie Is a Calorie--or Is It?	39
	Learn to Read Labels	39
	Portion Control Is Vital	39
	Gradual Change, Not Quick Fix	40
	Chapter Recap	42
Chapter 4	K.C. Tackles Exercise
	More Lifestyle Changes	43
	Our Love Affair with the Automobile	44
	Decline in Exercise Opportunities at School	44
	Television, Video Games, the Internet, and Snacks	45
	Watch Those Ads!	45
	Change in Metabolism	46
	Vignette	47
	Excess Pounds Limit Mobility, Emotions Elicit Unconscious Choices	49
	Parental Encouragement	50
	Walk	50
	Celebrate with Action, Not Eating	52
	Chapter Recap	52
Chapter 5	K.C. Bugs Her Family to Change
	Vignette	55
	Family Systems--Enmeshed or Chaotic	58
	How an Overprotective Atmosphere Relates to Weight Problems	58
	How a Chaotic Atmosphere Creates Weight Problems	59
	No "Perfect" Families	59
	How to Improve Family Interactions	59
	Parents' Responsibilities	60
	Fruit Instead of Juice or Flavored Drinks	60
	Water Instead of Soda Pop	60
	Skim Rather Than Whole Milk	60
	Hints to Relieve Stress of Meal Preparation	60
	Summary of Other Parental Responsibilities Previously Discussed	62
	The Child's Responsibilities	62
	No More "Clean Your Plate!"	62
	Allow Child to Decide What to Eat	63
	Let the Child Refuse to Eat	63
	Don't Force Child to Report Everything Consumed	63
	Build Your Child's Self-Esteem	63
	Open Lines of Communication to Resolve Family Conflicts	64
	Chapter Recap	64
Chapter 6	K.C. Faces a Crisis
	Vignette	65
	Why K.C. Went on a Binge	68
	Use Relapse to Show Unconditional Love	68
	Hidden Reasons for Overeating	69
	Anger, Boredom, Stress	69
	Family Secrets	70
	Fear	70
	It's Prudent to Seek Professional Help	70
	Learning to Recognize Hunger as Physical or Emotional	71
	Influence of Family and Friends	71
	Wise Words for Relapse Management	72
	Constructive Alternatives to Eating at Time of Emotional Need	72
	Prevention Better Than Cure	72
	Good for You!	73
	Eating Disorders--Warning Signs and What to Do	73
	Could Abuse Be an Issue in Your Family?	74
	Chapter Recap	75
Chapter 7	K.C. Reaches Her Goals
	Vignette	77
	Appendix 1
	Journals	79
	Help Your Child to Organize Three Journals	81
	Private or Shared? Your Child's Choice	82
	How to Journal	82
	The "Eating" Journal	82
	The "Exercise" Journal	83
	The "Emotions" Journal	83
	The Importance of Goals	84
	Step One: Define the Goal	85
	Establish a Time Limit	85
	Chart Progress toward Lifestyle Changes	85
	Sample Goal Page from "Eating" Journal	86
	Become Aware of Patterns	87
	Sample Goal Page from "Exercise" Journal	88
	Sample Goal Page from "Emotions" Journal	88
	Appendix 2
	Primary Goal: Healthier Lifestyle Habits	91
	Healthier Choices in Fast Food	91
	Other Healthier Choices	99
	Appendix 3
	Healthier Choices When Dining at Home	100
	Abbreviation Reference	100
	Page References for Dining at Home Foods	102
	Appendix 4
	Meanings of Key Words on Food Labels	121
	Complementing Protein Foods	122
	Suggested Serving Sizes	123
	Food Choices for Good Health	123
	Want to Calculate Your BMI?	126
	How Do Your Parents Measure Up?	126
	Resources	126
	Appendix 5
	Recipes from the Cederquist Kitchen	127
	End Notes	147
	Index	149

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101 Cool Pool Games for Children: Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels

Author: Kim Rodomista

The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it's never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games — from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle — are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child's overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities.