Sep 04
Saturday

Raising Generation XXL

Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic. Over the past two decades the rates of childhood obesity have more than doubled, and today's children may be the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.

If you are concerned about your child's health Raising Generation XXL is for you. It is an easy to read, practical guide filled with simple yet effective strategies that show you how to create a healthy lifestyle for both your child, and the entire family.

Packed with practical advice, Raising Generation XXL is the sensible guide for parents who are worried about their child's future health and happiness.

Praise for Raising Generation XXL

“Raising Generation XXL is easy to read and filled with practical strategies that I use every day. My kids love the fun activities and I love the advice on how I can adapt my regular meals to be healthier.”
Carolyn, Teacher, mother of 2

“Being a mom of four means I am pretty busy, but Raising Generation XXL is broken up into small easy to read chapters that get to the point. I like Kari’s philosophy of keeping it simple and making it fun.”
Bec, Marketing Manager and mother of 4

“The ideas in this book are easy to apply. There are great tips on how to make healthy lifestyle changes and healthier food choices. This will help me make sure my child is not part of Generation XXL”
Nicky, Social Worker and mother of 1

“This book is full of common sense ideas for families who may be struggling with a child's weight problem.”
Janine, Owner/Director of An Australian Child Care Centre

“Raising Generation XXL shows parents how simple changes to the lifestyle choices they make can have a significant impact on their children’s health and weight.”
Anna, Youth Worker and mother of 1

“This book is easy to read and provides concise, practical information. It’s a great tool that will help families address childhood obesity”
Sandy, Nurse and mother of 3
Some Online Resources

Raising Generation XXL has researched extensively to find you the most valuable online resources to further inform yourself to the problem of childhood obesity, and and what you can do about it.

American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

American Dietetic Association: www.eatright.org

American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org

American Public Health Association: www.apha.org

Amy’s Kitchen: www.amyskitchen.com

Annie’s: www.annies.com

Arizona Nutrition Network: www.eawelbewell.org

Australian Consumer’s Magazine: www.choice.com.au

Child and Youth Health: www.cyh.com

Center for Health Promotion: www.chdf.org.au

Children’s International Obesity Foundation: www.ciofoundation.org

Diabetes Australia: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

Get Up and DO Something: www.getupanddosomething.org

Health Insite: www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/child_health

Healthy Child Healthy World: www.healthychild.org

International Obesity Task Force:  www.iotf.org

International Food Information Council Foundation:  www.ific.org

Kaboose: www.kaboose.com

Kidnetic: www.kidnetic.com

Kids Health: www.kidshealth.org

Keep Kids Healthy: www.keepkidshealthy.com

Light Life: www.lightlife.com

National TV turnoff week:  www.tvfa.org

Nature’s Path: www.naturespath.com

Nourish Interactive: www.nourishinteractive.com

Parenting Blog online: www.theparentingblog.org

Public Health Association of Australia: www.phaa.net.au

Raising Children Network: www.raisingchildren.net.au

Suzanne’s Specialties: www.suzannes-specialties.com

We Can: www.wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov

Word Health Organization:  www.who.int

World Pantry: www.worldpantry.com