[PHNUTR-L] New Educational Tool

[jikeda]

Announcing the Release of

                                                         The Right Weight 
for You and Your Child: A Family Health Funbook

by Joanne Ikeda, MA, RD



           Rather than write a tome about childhood overweight and what 
should be done about it, Joanne Ikeda has chosen to produce a workbook that 
families
can use to learn more about themselves and about the kind of lifestyle they 
want to follow.   Written at a 7th grade reading level, Ikeda has chosen to
focus on behaviors known to reduce the risk of obesity in both children and 
adults.  Using informal, conversational style writing,  Ikeda shares her own
experiences raising two daughters in a world where TV and junk food present 
constant challenges to childrens' nutritional well-being.  Her up-beat,
empowering approach supports parents in adopting healthy family lifestyles 
by providing practical advice about eating and exercising on a daily basis..

           The 110 page workbook comes shrink-wrapped and is three hole 
punched ready for insertion into your binder.  Ikeda plans on producing 
regular up-dates to the workbook based on feedback from parents and 
professionals.  Reviewed by 14 experts, including Ellyn Satter and Leanne 
Lipps Birch, Ikeda has produced a uniquely usable educational tool for 
preventing pediatric overweight.


Reviewers' Comments

"This has been a fun book to read.  The message is more likely to be
received because it targets the entire family.  Many activities are provided
for building a child's self-esteem and for helping parents understand there
is no ideal body size.  The focus is on achieving a healthy lifestyle."
Dr. Irene Lee, PhD
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, AK

  "Fabulous!  Very much needed...please publish immediately!"
Elizabeth Scott, LCSW
The Body Positive, Berkeley, CA

  "I like this manuscript a lot -  useful information, perspectives, and
food for thought presented in a user-friendly & conversational way.  I like
all the website information, the games, riddles, etc. that include the whole
family."
Poppy Strode
California WIC, Sacramento, CA

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ORDERING INFORMATION
         Cost $20./copy includes postage and handling. Discounts for orders 
of 10 or more: $12. per copy.  No discounts for quantities under 
10.  Checks should be made out to the "UC Regents".  Send order requests to

Family Funbook

209 Morgan Hall

University of California

Berkeley, CA 94720-3104


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Joanne P. Ikeda, MA,RD
Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education Specialist & Lecturer
223 Morgan Hall
Nutritional Sciences Department
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-3104
phone (510)642-2790
FAX (510)642-4160
email: jikeda at berkeley.edu
^^^Please note this is a new email address.


See website of the Center for Weight and Health:  http://cnr.berkeley.edu/cwh  
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