Kidshapes Book

In KidShapes, Dr. Laura Walther Nathanson, author of the best-selling The Portable Pediatrician for Parents, takes a no-nonsense, good-humored look at why today's kids become overweight and how we can best guide them to gradually "grow into" healthier shapes. In each age-specific chapter - newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged kids - Dr. Nathanson discusses the dangers of obesity and shows parents how to determine if their child is overweight. And, most important, she offers a practical plan so parents can regulate their child's diet and make sure they get sufficient exercise to enable them to grow into their weight.