Eating Right from 8 to 18 (eBook)

SANDRA K. NISSENBERG, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant. She has written or coauthored several books on childhood nutrition, including Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents. BARBARA N. PEARL, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant. She has a private nutrition practice where she counsels children, teens, and adults in all areas of nutrition. Along with Ms. Nissenberg, she is the author of Brown Bag Success: Making Healthy Lunches Your Kids Won't Trade.

Introduction.PART ONE: ASSESSING YOUR CHILD 'S NUTRITION STATUS.1. Is My Child Healthy?: Looking at Your Child's Eating Habits and Weight.2. Starting Young: Making Sure Your Child Is Getting the Basics Right Now.3. A Primer on Nutrients: What We Get from Our Food.4. Should I Be Concerned?: Caffeine, Artificial Sweeteners, Fat Replacers, Dietary Supplements, and Other Food Safety Issues.PART TWO: NUTRITION SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR CHILD5. My Child Eats Too Much!: Helping the Overweight Child. 6. My Child's a Beanpole!: Understanding the Special Concerns of the Naturally Underweight Child.7. My Child Won't Eat Handling the Picky Eater.8. Does My Child Have an Eating Disorder?: A Parent's Greatest Fear.9. The Vegetarian Child: Is My Child Getting the Right Nutrition? 10. What If My Child Has a Food Allergy or Sensitivity?11. My Child, the Athlete.12. Help! My Child Only Eats Junk Food.PART THREE: IMPLEMENTING YOUR FOOD SMARTS.13. Being a Good Role Model.14. Plan Your Meals, Plan Your Snacks.15. Shopping Smart.16. Reading and Understanding Food Labels.17. Eating Out and About.PART FOUR: RECIPES.Drinks of Choice.Morning Goodness.Savory Soups and Stews.Snacking Goodies.Lunch and Dinner Delights.Sensational Sides.Baked Beauties.Resources and Web Sites.About the Authors.Index.