Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids

The most up-to-date information parents can find! Parents know that healthy eating habits are important. But in today's fast-paced world, guiding children's food choices can be a full-time job! What's a busy parent to do? In Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids, nutritionist Elizabeth M. Ward offers easy-to-follow guidelines for health-conscious parents. This comprehensive guide is packed with nutritional information critical to a young child's formative years. From a detailed look at sound food choices to helping establish a lifetime pattern of healthy living, this book has it all! Readers learn how to: Ward off chronic diseases Feed family members of different ages Address allergies and food intolerance Select the right vitamin supplements Dine out with small children Raise a vegetarian child Added features include Sidebars highlighting topics of special interest, such as information about minerals, juice, and caffeine, as well as tips on creating a healthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy. This handy book also features recipes for quick and delicious dishes kids will love, including Fluffy Pancakes, Baked Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Pineapple Orange Smoothies. From breastfeeding your newborn to ensuring food safety for the entire family, Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids makes maximum healthy and good nutrition easy to achieve.