A Matter of Fat: Understanding and Overcoming Obesity in Kids

Renowned nutritionist, Rosemary Stanton, and prominent exercise scientist, Andrew Hills, provide answers to common questions about obesity in children. They give the facts about body fat, good eating and healthy activities, and look at the risks, the definitions, and at what is ‘normal’ in a society obsessed with slimness, yet where people grow steadily fatter.

Dr Rosemary Stanton OAM is one of Australia’s best-known nutritionists. Author of many scientific papers on various nutrition and public health topics, 31 books and over 3000 articles for magazines and newspapers, Stanton is a regular presenter on television, a frequent guest on radio programs and a popular lecturer.

Dr Andrew Hills is Professor, School of Human Movement Studies, Queensland University of Technology. He has been President of the Australasian Society of the Study of Obesity, is a Fellow of Sports Medicine Australia and is Secretary-Treasurer of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research.

• How do we know when someone is overweight or obese?

• What is the normal level of body fat for children during the growing years?

• What can you do if your child is overweight?

In this timely book renowned nutritionist, Rosemary Stanton, and prominent exercise scientist, Andrew Hills, provide answers to common questions about obesity in children. They give the facts about body fat, good eating and healthy activities, and look at the risks, the definitions, and at what is ‘normal’ in a society obsessed with slimness, yet where people grow steadily fatter.

A Matter of Fat is packed with practical solutions to help families facing weight problems. The book’s premise is that good food is delicious and that there are fun ways to be more active. The guidelines provided are sensible, enjoyable and based on sound science.