Big Fat Conspiracy: Preventing childhood obesity

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Just about every aspect of modern life conspires against children having a healthy weight. Our reliance on cars and labour-saving devices, public paranoia about safety, the influence of the food industry and the bad example set by adults all contribute to making it too easy for children to put on weight from an early age. This is not another diet book. It does not try to inspire guilt or anxiety in parents or children. Melissa Sweet takes a holistic and positive approach to the problem of childhood obesity.

Melissa Sweet is one of Australia's most respected specialist health journalists, and has been covering health and medical issues for over 15 years. She is a columnist and feature writer with The Bulletin and Australian Doctor magazines. She has also published widely in medical literature, with articles appearing in the British Medical Journal, The Medical Journal of Australia, and Australian Prescriber. Previously, Sweet has worked for the Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Associated Press. This is her third book.

Health & Fitness/ Popular Medicine/ Parenting/ Children's Health