Gabriela learns a lesson on how to prevent obesity and overweight in children. She can not run well, because she eats a heavy breakfast.

Childhood obesity is explored in a way that encourages positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. This reassuring picture book explores the issue of obesity in simple terms. It looks at the reasons why children and adults might be overweight, gives advice on health, fitness, and diet, and discusses how some people are bullied because of their weight. Through a variety of reassuring techniques, as well as helpful notes and resources...

At nine years old, Breanna Bond weighed 186 pounds. Her school days were filled with taunts of "Hey, Fatty!" Breanna's mom, Heidi, was devastated and wondered, How can I get my daughter healthy again? She helped her daughter lose weight without the aid of fad diets, medication, or surgery-- and shows other parents how they can do the same with their kids.

Obesity among children is a national and international concern. The focus of this book is to provide evidence-based strategies to assist parents and educators to foster healthy weight gain in children. This book will empower children to be active agents of their own health behavior change. --Publisher