Things are alarming: (a) at least 1 in 5 children is obese, (b) the percentage of overweight children has more than doubled in the last 40 years, and (c) among children aged 4-5 years, 8% are overweight.

The rise in childhood obesity is due to a combination of factors and, precisely because of the complexity of the problem, there is no 'cure'. And of course, there is no question of dieting for children: calorie intake is essential for their growth.

The only hope for those who want to improve their child's health is to change dietary behavior and increase physical activity. Even in the busiest families, there is always time to lay the foundation for a healthy life - and this book shows you exactly how to do it!

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]