Book Description A parent's action plan for stopping the epidemic of type 2 diabetes in children. Diabetes-Free Kids is the first book to address the burgeoning epidemic of type 2 diabetes among children and to provide parents with an action plan for halting it. Exercise physiologist Sheri Colberg and nutritionist Mary Friesz lay out a clear plan for diet and exercise that will get even the pickiest eaters to enjoy healthier yet satisfying meals and snacks， and will motivate the most sedentary children to start moving. About the Author Sheri Colberg， Ph.D.， is an exercise physiologist and associate professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University in Norfolk， Virginia. She specializes in research in diabetes and exercise. Mary Friesz， Ph.D.， R.D.， LDN， is a nutrition and wellness consultant who works with children and adults， specializing in weight management， diabetes control， and preventive lifestyle behavior modification.