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Healthy Eating for Life for Children

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ISBN-10: 0471436216

ISBN-13: 9780471436218

Edition: 2002

Authors: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

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One in a new series of books that emphasise healthy recipes, this volume examines how to raise healthy children. It features 91 delicious, easy-to-make recipes to help you put these healthy eating principles to work right away.
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Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

List of Recipes
Foreword
Essentials
Healthy Eating Basics
The Shift to Plant-Based Diets
Nutrients and Where to Find Them
Protein
Complex Carbohydrates
Fats and Essential Fatty Acids
Fiber
Calcium
Iron
Zinc
Vitamins
What about Meat, Dairy, and Eggs?
The Safety of Vegan Diets
Getting Started
Making It Work for You
Starting Life Well: Nutrition in Pregnancy
A Healthy Pregnancy--A Good Place to Start
Exercise in Pregnancy
Eating for Two
Meal Planning
Meeting Nutrient Needs
Special Concerns
Keeping Your Body Toxin-Free
Worry-Free Breastfeeding
The Perfect Food for Babies
Benefits for Mothers
How Much and How Often?
Complete Nutrition for Breastfed Babies
If You Need a Formula
Establishing a Schedule
Preventing Colic
When to Wean
Mother's Food Choices Matter
The Transition to Solid Foods
How to Begin
Beyond Cereal
Adding More Foods
Finger Foods
Choosing Healthy Foods
Supplements for a Growing Baby
Diet by the First Birthday
Feeding Toddlers
It's Easy to Get Complete Nutrition
A Closer Look at Your Baby's Food
The Whole Grain Group
The Vegetable Group
The Legume Group
The Fruit Group
If Your Toddler Won't Eat Vegetables
Drinks for Toddlers
Toddlers and Sweets
Encouraging Healthy Eating
If Your Extended Family Doesn't Understand Good Nutrition
Growing Kids
Balanced Nutrition for Grade School Children
Healthy Snacking Habits
Choosing Whole Foods
"Where Does My Food Come From?"
Building Responsible Health Choices
The Teen Years
Meal Planning Guidelines for Adolescents
Diet and Puberty
Setting the Stage for Good Adult Health
Helping Your Child Stick with It
Lifelong Health
Foods and Common Health Problems
Fighting Infections
Allergies
Cow's Milk Intolerance
Recurrent Ear Infections
Asthma
Type 1 Diabetes
Feeding the Mind
Breastfeeding and Cognitive Development
Breakfast and Learning in Children
Nutrition for Hyperactivity and Attention Problems
Autism
Healthy Eating for the Young Athlete
Energy from Carbohydrate-Rich Foods
Plant Protein Builds a Healthy Body
Keeping Cool
Young Bodies and Sports
Nurturing a Healthy Body Image
Talking with Your Child
Achieving a Healthy Weight and Fitness Level
The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Weight
What Is a Healthy Weight?
Food Choices for a Fit Body
Key Steps to Fitness
What if My Child Is Overweight?
Staying Clear of the Food Fight
The Problem with Dieting
Eating Disorders: a Guide for Parents
The Unhealthy Habits
The Dangers of Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge-Eating Disorder
Activity Disorders
Beyond Definitions
If Your Child Has an Eating Disorder
Finding Appropriate Treatment
A Few Things to Avoid
What Can We Expect during Recovery?
Putting It All Together
Cooking Tips and Techniques
Planning a Menu
A Sample Menu Plan
Making a Shopping List
Stocking Up
Meal Preparation Timesavers
Menus for a Week
The Recipes
Breakfasts
Grains and Pastas
Sandwiches and Wraps
Salads
Dips, Dressings, and Sauces
Soups and Stews
Entrees
Vegetables
Breads and Desserts
Beverages
Glossary
Resources
References
Index