A Parents Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Kids

Weightwatchers.com Editor-in-Chief Offers strategies for developing a healthier home

What: The prevalence of obesity in the United States has more than doubled in children and more than tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. As an increasing number of children are diagnosed with obesity related health problems, it is imperative that parents and caregivers have access to all the tools necessary to help break the cycle.

The just released book, EAT! MOVE! PLAY! A Parents Guide for Raising Healthy, Happy Kids, provides information and tips to guide parents with a simple, fresh approach to developing and maintaining healthy habits for the entire family. Based on science-based proven principles of weight management, tips address many of the real-life concerns and challenges parents and caregivers deal with every day.

By implementing Five Simple Rules to help children learn and understand the importance of smart food choices and a love of physical activity, families can move the needle in the fight against obesity now and into the future.

Theresa will show parents how to get their kids in the kitchen and demo some fun recipes that the whole family enjoys, as well as review the following 5 Simple Rules:

Focus on Wholesome, Nutritious foods!

Keep the treats!

Cut the Screen Time!

Move!

Everyone counts!

Who: Theresa DiMasi; Editor-in-Chief, www.WeightWatchers.com

As Editor-in-Chief of WeightWatchers.com, Theresa DiMasi oversees the development and enhancement of content for the Companys Web sites. Ms. DiMasi brings over ten years of editorial experience with some of the worlds leading web portals. Most recently, she served as the Editor-in-Chief of Brides.com. Prior to that, Ms. DiMasi was managing editor at Cond Nets Epicurious.com, Concierge.com, Style.com, MenStyle.com and YM.com, where she won eight Webby awards in three years.

This interview is provided by Weight Watchers

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