Childhood obesity continues to be a major health problem in the United States. The statistics are frightening nearly two out of three children who are obese as they enter kindergarten will remain obese as teenagers, and most of those will end up obese adults. Dr. Alvin Eden, a practicing pediatrician for many years, has put his knowledge and experience in dealing with this epidemic in Obesity Prevention in Children, an authoritative resource for anyone raising kids. Recipes and meal plans have been designed by leading nutritionist Sari Greaves.