"It's is about time that someone wrote a book for kids about obesity in a positive format. I am ordering a few today. I plan to work with a local pediatritian in solo practice to help his obese patients, and this is the ticket."
- Karen White RN,WCMT

“This story’s realistic and empathetic portrayal of a child struggling with weight issues, which is depicted in a non-combative tone and style sure to resonate with adolescents, will go a long way in motivating our nation's youth, and their parents, to make positive lifestyle changes.”
- Susan Burke, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE, eDiets.com Chief Dietitian

“This book is a must read for parents who want to empower their child by understanding the negative societal influences they are up against each day, and exactly how to make decisive changes to get them on track toward a lifetime of health and wellness.”
- Julia Griggs Havey, Motivational Speaker, Author of Awaken the Diet Within, LifeChanger, and The Vice Busting Diet

“Every overweight child in America would benefit by reading this inspirational book of hope, which depicts a representative overweight child who achieved his goal of living a healthier, happier life by first understanding why the problem exists and, in turn, making decisive changes.”
- Kelli Calabrese, MS, 2004 Personal Trainer of the Year, Author of Feminine, Firm & Fit, Editor Personal Fitness Professional Magazine and Wellness and Fitness Entrepreneur Magazine

“Simple and to the point, this book provides the framework for opening up lines of communication between parents and their overweight children. It does a wonderful job of portraying an average overweight adolescent as he encounters - and ultimately triumphs over - the overwhelming amount of commercial, organizational and social stimulus that, on both a conscious and subconscious level, adversely affect his lifestyle choices. A real value for the health conscious parent! ”
- Dr. John H. Sklare, Ed.D., Author of The Inner Diet™

"I love this book! I think it's a tool that will be very helpful for kids who need motivation and education to help them lose weight!"
- Bev Grey, President
Grandma's Healthy Kids Club, Inc.

"What a wonderful job you have done, I truly appreciate the work you have put into the study and your book."
- Barbara Goodman, Editorial Director
Canadian Health & Lifestyle Magazine

"Fitwize 4 Kids' fundamental mission is to enhance our kids' collective understanding of how to make wise lifestyle choices, and to instill the motivation and desire to get - and stay - on a healthy track throughout their lifetime. Ms. Kern's new children's book is a fantastic tool in working toward this end, and we're extremely pleased to partner with her to champion the health of our nation's youth."
- Warren Gendel, Founder & President
Fitwize 4 Kids, Inc.

"...the books are wonderful!"
- Cindy Sanchez, Owner/Editor MomsMenu.com

"It’s great to have a book that illustrates the problems with weight gain – and then a simple solution to one of the components (activity)."
- Phil Black, Founder and President
FitDeck, Jr.

"I recently purchased the PDF of the coloring and activity book for children and really enjoyed it..."
- Sarah Kushner, MS, RD, LDN North Shore Pediatric Therapy, Inc.