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.

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The deadline for this contest is October 15th, 2008 at Midnight.
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September 21st, 2008
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September 21st, 2008
I’m already a subscriber. This looks like a great book!
September 21st, 2008
I’m a subscriber – thanks for the great looking book
September 21st, 2008
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.
September 22nd, 2008
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September 22nd, 2008
facebook, check…now twitter! This looks like a great book that would be wonderful around our house!
September 22nd, 2008
I’m already a loyal subscriber and love your website. It has helped me so much as a first time mom of a 6-7 week year old girl. Thank you!
September 22nd, 2008
I’m a subcriber! Thanks for the giveaway! I could definitely use this with my son.
September 22nd, 2008
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September 22nd, 2008
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September 22nd, 2008
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September 22nd, 2008
I’m a subscriber! I just saw this book today at my school’s Books Are Fun fundraiser. I want it to win!!
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September 22nd, 2008
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
September 22nd, 2008
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September 22nd, 2008
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September 22nd, 2008
I’m a subscriber and this looks like a cool book!
September 22nd, 2008
I just subscribed!
September 23rd, 2008
I’ve subscribed!! This book looks wonderful. fingers crossed;)
September 23rd, 2008
Just started following you on Twitter. Isn’t Twitter fun?
September 23rd, 2008
I joined your facebook group.
September 23rd, 2008
I subscribed! Thanks for the contest.
September 24th, 2008
I’m a new subscriber and can’t wait to see more things that mommy loves!
September 24th, 2008
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.
September 24th, 2008
Also a member of the FB group. thanks.
September 24th, 2008
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September 25th, 2008
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September 25th, 2008
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September 25th, 2008
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September 25th, 2008
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September 27th, 2008
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September 27th, 2008
I’m a subscriber
October 2nd, 2008
Also following you on twitter!
October 2nd, 2008
already in your facebook group
October 3rd, 2008
and already subscriber
October 3rd, 2008
I’m a subscriber
October 3rd, 2008
I also follow you on twitter!
October 3rd, 2008
I am in your facebook group!
October 3rd, 2008
Subscriber and facebook group member…with three kids its always a chore figuring out what is best to feed them.
October 3rd, 2008
I am a subcriber and I follow ya’ll on twitter, my profile is @hbixler03.
October 6th, 2008
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October 6th, 2008
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I subscribed.
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October 8th, 2008
I’m following you on twitter now. (blueviolet)
October 9th, 2008
I am a subscriber.
October 9th, 2008
I follow you on twitter.
October 9th, 2008
We’re friends on facebook (mcg)
October 9th, 2008
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!
October 9th, 2008
My Blog Post with link to the giveaway:
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October 10th, 2008
Awesome book!
October 12th, 2008
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October 14th, 2008
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October 14th, 2008
I am a member of your facebook group (email is acetobaby at yahoo dot com and name is Kari Aceto)
October 14th, 2008
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.
October 14th, 2008
I am a subscriber!
October 14th, 2008
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October 14th, 2008
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October 15th, 2008
joined facebook group
October 15th, 2008
Just joined the facebook group…. and hoping to win the book!!!
October 15th, 2008
I’m following you on Twitter
October 15th, 2008
Joined Facebook group.
So, seriously? Spaghettios is better for you than Mac & Cheese?
October 15th, 2008
I am a subscriber. My son would love this!
October 15th, 2008
I just started following on Twitter
October 15th, 2008
I want this book!!! I already belong to your facebook group.
October 15th, 2008
Already a subscriber and a fan! Could definitely put this book to good use
October 15th, 2008
Hi!! I would love to get this book, I think it would really help me with my son and his eating habits!!
October 15th, 2008
I joined on facebook
Very cool group!
October 16th, 2008
Even if the entry is too late
October 16th, 2008
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
June 23rd, 2009
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