Available at libraries, bookstores, and/or online booksellers.

• Kirby, J. (1998). Dieting for Dummies. IDG Books Worldwide. (Softcover - $19.99). Part of the books for dummies series, this book offers a sensible weight loss and exercise plan for lifelong changes along with answers to common diet and nutrition questions.
  
  
• Nelson, M. E. (1999). Strong Women Stay Slim. Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing. (Paperback - $12.95). A 10-week program to get women started with healthy diet and activity habits intended to last a lifetime. This book is written for women who currently exercise less than 30 minutes per day on most days of the week.
  
  
• Satter, E. (1987). How to Get Your Child to Eat, But Not Too Much. Bull Publishing Co. (Paperback - $13.56) This book explains the feeding relationship between children and their caretakers and how to keep the relationship healthy. Includes chapters on overweight children and eating disorders.