Eating Right from 8 to 18: Nutrition Solutions for Parents

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 CHILD 5. 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.

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.