Feed Your Brain

Mon., Nov. 6, 2006

John Maynard T he Washington Post

There are plenty of books on childhood obesity and how to stop it. Some recent titles:

“Child Obesity: A Parent’s Guide to a Fit, Trim, and Happy Child” (Prometheus Books, $18). Goutham Rao of the University of Pittsburgh’s Weight Management and Wellness Center helps parents identify five culprits that can lead to obesity in children.

“Conquering Childhood Obesity for Dummies” (For Dummies, $19.99). The editors who seemingly can explain just about anything are on the case with this guide, which includes recipes.

“Favorite Family Meals” (Atria, $22.95). British cookbook author Annabel Karmel, who Publisher Weekly reports has 14 best-sellers including “Superfoods: For Babies and Children,” offers a collection of kid-friendly ideas for the lunchbox or dinner table.

“Fed Up!: Winning the War Against Childhood Obesity” (National Academics Press, $15.95). Susan Okie’s 2005 release just came out in paperback.

“A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Obesity: A Roadmap to Health” (American Academy of Pediatrics, $15.95). Sandra Hassink’s comprehensive paperback comes with charts and work sheets.

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