Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health: Birth Through Age Six

ISBN: 0553378929

Author: Susan Roberts

Condition: New

How the new science of "metabolic programming" can help you:Maximize your baby's IQ and developmentPrevent allergies and obesityPrevent or cure picky eatingTeach your child to enjoy healthy foodsProtect against family health problemsAND make mealtimes a pleasure for you and your child!In this groundbreaking book, two leading pediatric nutritionists--and experienced parents!--introduce exciting new research into "metabolic programming" and make it accessible and practical for every busy parent. They explain:How the foods you choose can optimize your baby's future development, IQ bone strength, and immunityThe eight key nutrients to focus onScientifically based "smart strategies" for working with your child's inborn instincts to build healthy eating habitsFood solutions for common problems--including colic, constipation, poor sleep, and hyperactivityHow to prevent or deal with food allergies or obesityEasy ways to adapt family meals for kids--with menus and portion sizes for every stage from birth through age six, plus essential tips for food safetyWhat's more, you can teach your child to enjoy these healthy foods and banish food battles and picky eating forever.