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THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC

Obesity in children has become a serious problem in this country.

• Almost 9 million young Americans -- over 15% of all children -- are overweight.

• Over 10% of younger preschool children between ages 2 and 5 are overweight, up from 7 percent in 1994.

• A recent study showed that 28.5% of California children are overweight.

• A growing number of children and adolescents are developing type 2 diabetes, a form of diabetes that is generally diagnosed among adults. As many as 80% may be overweight at the time of diagnosis.

The World Health Organization (WHO) blames processed foods for the sharp rise in obesity levels and chronic disease around the globe.

Parents can help prevent obesity in their children by establishing good eating habits from the start. Feeding young children fresh, homemade food rather than food from boxes and jars can start a pattern of healthy eating that can last a lifetime.

Simply Natural Baby Food: Easy Recipes for Delicious Meals Your Infant and Toddler Will Love by Central Coast resident Cathe Olson gives parents and caregivers practical recipes for nutritious foods that children will actually eat. The timesaving tips and common sense advice make these dishes accessible to even the busiest parent.

Simply Natural Baby Food is available at natural food stores, bookstores, and baby supply stores. It may be ordered direct from the publisher toll-free at 1-800-431-1579 or online at www.simplynaturalbooks.com. The price is 12.95 plus shipping/handling. For more details about the book or the author, visit http://simplynaturalbooks.com.