They Call Me Fat Zoe. Don Martin

      

      They Call Me Fat Zoe

      Helping Children and Families Overcome Obesity

      Dr. Don Martin

      Dr. Magy Martin

      Dr. Paige Krabill

      Illustrated by Kathy Voerg

      New Horizon Press

      Far Hills, New Jersey

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      Dr. Don Martin, Dr. Magy Martin and Dr. Paige Krabill

      They Call Me Fat Zoe: Helping Children and Families Overcome Obesity

      Cover Design and Illustrations: Kathy Voerg

      Interior Design: Charley Nasta

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2011928852

      ISBN 13: 978-0-88282-424-6

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      Content

       They Call Me Fat Zoe

      My name is Zoe and I am a puggle, which means that I am part beagle and part pug. I am a one-year-old puppy.

      My best friend Kate is in the first grade. She goes to school almost every day. I wish I could go with her.

      When she gets off the school bus every afternoon, I run to her as fast as I can, barking all the way.

      I want to let her know how glad I am that she is home.

      Today I felt scared. Kate told me that she was taking me to see the doctor for a checkup.

      Kate held me in her arms in the backseat of the car while Mom drove us to the office. Dr. Scott said he was glad to see us. Then he examined me.

      “Let’s put Zoe on the scale,” he said and frowned as he felt my stomach.

      Then he shook his head and told Kate and Mom, “I am really worried about Zoe’s weight. Do you feed her the dog food I gave you?”

      Kate seemed nervous when she replied, “Well, sometimes I do. Most of the time I give her whatever food I am eating. She really likes cookies and ice cream.”

      I looked up at Kate and nodded my head.

      Dr. Scott sighed and said, “Zoe is very heavy for a puppy. She is becoming a fat Zoe.”

      Suddenly, Kate started to cry. “Fatso. That is what the kids call me at my school,” she said.

      Mom turned to Kate. “Why did you not tell me what your classmates are saying?”

      Kate shrugged. “I just thought they would stop. They make fun of how I look and how much I eat every day.”

      Dr. Scott looked at Mom and said, “I think your family needs to talk about helping Zoe and Kate lose weight and how your whole family could become healthier.

      “Bring Zoe back in a few weeks and we will check on her weight and health.”

      “We will all come back to see you, Dr. Scott,” Mom said, smiling. “I think you will be pleased.”