Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health: Birth Through Age Six

In this groundbreaking book, two leading pediatric nutritionists -- and experienced parents! -- introduce the exciting new research into "metabolic programming" and make it accessible and practical for every busy parent. They explain:
-- Why some of today's food rules for adults can actually harm young children
-- The eight key nutrients to focus on (the rest will take care of themselves)
-- Scientifically based "smart strategies" for working with your child's inborn instincts to build healthy eating habits
-- Food solutions for common problems -- including colic, constipation, poor sleep, and hyperactivity
-- How to prevent or deal with allergies, food intolerance, and obesity
-- Easy 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 safety

Complete, authoritative, and filled with answers to parents' most-asked questions, Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health is the one book you need to do the best for your child.