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Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight and Keep It Off -- and What They Wish Parents Knew
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Product Description
Inside Weight Loss Confidential:
9 myths about weight loss
Top 10 reasons for teen weight gain
Teens’ advice to parents on how to help
10 teen strategies for changing eating habits
6 tactics parents often resort to that make things worse -- and what to do instead
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #109724 in Books
- Published on: 2008-01-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 272 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780618943449
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
With teen obesity a big issue in the U.S., the author of Thin for Life turns her expertise toward helping overweight teens and their parents adopt proven strategies for weight loss—together. As a dietician whose son, Wes, was an overweight teen, Fletcher learned firsthand that "pushing" a kid to lose weight does not work; the teen must want to lose weight for himself, and then decide what will work for him. Fletcher interviewed 104 teens from various walks of life who had successfully lost weight and, most importantly, kept the weight off. She found several commonalities: increase in physical activity, better food choices and portion control, coupled with the unconditional support of the parents. Though none of this is surprising, Fletcher presents it in a "from-one-teen-to-another" fashion, using real-life case histories and interviews. This book is more about fostering a positive attitude toward weight loss than a step-by-step diet guide. By examining how teens have successfully taken control of their own weight, other young people may become inspired to do the same. (Jan.)
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From Booklist
Determined to teach teens the difference between "right" weight and "ideal" weight, a dietitian as well as the author of several books on weight control draws inspiration from the experiences of her son, Wes. Though she offers little that's new in terms of dieting tips here, the book's positive approach and the stories and comments from young people will encourage and inform both teens and their parents. At the same time, several important things come clear: losing weight and keeping it off is hard work, and no one plan, diet, or exercise regimen is right for all. Convincing teens of those truisms is half the battle, and Fletcher's combination of teen talk and nutritional advice can help serious dieters get started. Her introduction notes the importance of consultation with a physician before undertaking a weight-loss regimen, and the appendix lists further references and describes commercial weight-loss programs that are open to teens. Stephanie Zvirin
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Review
"Warm and dusky colors predominate in the handsome full-color scenes--forty-eight in all, including five lavish spreads--that embellish this edition, which is also beautifully designed." -- Review
