RONI Takes Action: A Call To Action For A Young Girl Who Is Overweight is a story about a young girl who is overweight and is teased by schoolmates and embarrassed by her unsatisfactory school physical fitness report. With the help of a dietitian, Roni and her family take action to improve their food and lifestyle choices for better health.

Key components of a wellness strategy are presented, including dietary elements and suggestions for physical and recreational activity. Thirty questions are listed to help children and their families probe into daily activities and relationships for food and lifestyle improvement.

The Roni Children’s Book Series shares insights about a child who is overweight in relation to social situations, athletic performance, food and lifestyle choices, social interactions, and more. The colorful books, illustrated by artist Rob Peters, are suitable and encouraged for all children. Helpful online resources, eating and lifestyle tips, and questions for discussion are included for use by teachers, health care professionals, health and wellness coaches, and family members to boarden their understanding and work with children.

The Roni Children’s Book Series is an engaging and educational teaching tool for school-age children and their families. The series supports the establishment of nonthreatening and wholesome environments to help children grow, learn, and accomplish their dreams. The books are recommended for use by health care professionals and coaches working with children who are overweight; by families at home; by teachers in schools for elementary grade-level health and wellness curriculums; and, by instructors of social and emotional learning programs for children.

Dr. Roni Roth Beshears is a registered dietitian nutritionist and principle of Nutrition Associates, LLC. This book is her first illustrated children’s book in a series of stories on healthful lifestyle choices for children.