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Author:   Sandra K. Nissenberg ,  Barbara N. Pearl
Publisher:   Turner Publishing Company
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9780471392828

ISBN 10:   0471392820
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 February 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

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.

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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.

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