Alt-text: a group of 14 diverse people and a dog (8 adults, 6 students). The students are holding their copies of “Owen & Bea in the City.” Two students are on the ground with the dog. Location: a DCPS school classroom in a Washington, D.C.

Owen & Bea in the City:

One Size Does Not Fit All

by Debbie Fink

This unique book tackles childhood obesity by providing practical guidance for children and their families, with a strong emphasis on prevention. Centered around the book’s key principles of “GAN” – Genetics, Activity, and Nutrition, it was developed in consultation with leading pediatricians, experts in childhood obesity, nutritionists, and parents of children affected by obesity.

Designed to empower families with knowledge and actionable strategies, it tackles the root causes of obesity, promoting healthier lifestyles, all while fostering a positive, shame-free approach to well-being.

 3-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY: Watch this short video that conveys the essence of our book and initiative: Hear from Halia as an 11-year-old diver, and her thoughts after reading Owen & Bea in the City. Prevention is key to childhood obesity. 

Piloted in a DC Public School in collaboration with Children's National Health System's Obesity Institute.

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