What Can Be Done to Prevent Childhood Obesity?

"Understanding Childhood Obesity", was written by J. Clinton Smith, in the Understanding Health and Sickness Series, in 1999.

In chapter six of Smith's book, he explains what can be done to prevent childhood obesity. He begins this chapter by explaining how children's calorie intake has increased over recent years, while their physical activities have decreased. He talks about constraints faced by schools, obesity prevention strategies, as well as, state and federal programs that have been created. He also explains how parents are concerned with their children's weight and how they want to do whatever they can to prevent obesity. He then concludes with the suggestion of targeting those who are at a high risk of becoming obese.

I chose this eBook because I liked the way Smith broke down his books into chapters. I felt that this information was very benefial and informative. It also gave good examples of how to prevent childhood obesity.