EAT THIS, NOT THAT! FOR KIDS

By Caroline on September 21st, 2008

Numerous studies have shown that our children face a real problem: obesity. Besides inactivity, the main culprit behind the enlarging of our kid’s waistline and rise of health problems is the food that our kids consume. The easiest solution would be to move our kids to a secluded island where only veggies and fruits are served, but that’s unrealistic. In reality, we as parents face a daily barrage of fast food advertisements, on-the-go foods at the local grocery store and the clamor from our kids for some macaroni & cheese.

Knowing this reality, author David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief for Men’s Health, created the book, Eat This, Not That! For Kids. With a high goal of helping parents make better, nutritional choices, this book helps you choose the best possible food option. Instead of staying away from McDonald’s completely (which I’ve found is nearly impossible), the book presents the best possible meal for your child. With images accompanying nutritional facts and comparable meals, Eat This is a great guide for busy parents.

Besides reporting on the best and worst food choices available for kids in restaurants across the country, the book also provides the best food options at the grocery store. The book also has a section called the “Menu Decoder” that breaks down ubiquitous foods found on menus such as dumplings, smoked chicken, calzone, grits, and explains in easy-to-digest descriptions of what these menu items are made of. This section is a must-read if you’re the type of family that goes on spontaneous runs to the diner.

The book also includes a handful of helpful footnotes and small sections such as “Restaurant Report Cards” that grade the most popular chain restaurants, a food pyramid for kids and a school-cafeteria survival guide. This book is a fun read with loads of information that can help you make the better meal choice for your child. Seriously, how else would you know that to burn off the calories your kid just gained from eating two pieces of KFC’s Extra Crispy Chicken your child would have to walk all the stairs of the Empire State Building … twice.

Does Mommy Love It? has one copy of this book to giveaway!!! There are 4 ways to enter! Please comment separately for each entry.

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The deadline for this contest is October 15th, 2008 at Midnight.

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72 Responses to “ EAT THIS, NOT THAT! FOR KIDS ”

  1. Rebecca C Sep 21st, 2008 at 9:16 pm

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  3. Jamie Sep 21st, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    I’m already a subscriber. This looks like a great book!

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    I’m a subscriber - thanks for the great looking book :)

  5. Aunt LoLo Sep 22nd, 2008 at 9:04 am

    Entry #1 - I’m a subscriber…(why is “I’m a believer” playing in my head now?) I hesitate to admit how often we hit the Dollar Menu on a Saturday afternoon at the mall.

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  9. Staci Sep 22nd, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    I’m a subcriber! Thanks for the giveaway! I could definitely use this with my son.

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  11. Elizabeth M. Sep 22nd, 2008 at 5:57 pm

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    I’m a subscriber! I just saw this book today at my school’s Books Are Fun fundraiser. I want it to win!! :) m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

  15. Cindi Sep 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    What a helpful, informative book. I have two sons and would appreciate being entered in your drawing for this book. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi

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    Oh I could use a book like this! I’m especially interested to find out what’s in dumplings… we eat a lot of those at our house! Thanks. Already a subscriber.

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    Subscriber and facebook group member…with three kids its always a chore figuring out what is best to feed them.

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  50. sandra jensen Oct 9th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    I am a new subscriber :-)

    I have seen this book and would love to buy it for my daughter who is just starting my granddaughter on table food. This would help us do it right!

    Thanks - great giveaway idea!

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  57. Kathleen Oct 14th, 2008 at 10:27 am

    i’m a subscriber!
    it’s definitely hard trying to feed our kids healthy these days. it’s nice to know there’s a book out there to help us with the foods we don’t cook at home.

  58. Kari A. Oct 14th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I am a subscriber!

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  63. Deanna Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:09 am

    Just joined the facebook group…. and hoping to win the book!!! :)

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    So, seriously? Spaghettios is better for you than Mac & Cheese?

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  68. Na Oct 15th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

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  69. Beth Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Already a subscriber and a fan! Could definitely put this book to good use :)

  70. K.C. Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    Hi!! I would love to get this book, I think it would really help me with my son and his eating habits!!

  71. Angie Oct 16th, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    I joined on facebook :) Very cool group!

  72. Angie Oct 16th, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    Even if the entry is too late :)

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