"At a time when childhood obesity and being overweight are at an all-time high, Elisa Zied brings busy families a plan of action. Her easy-does-it recipes and meal plans will help parents and kids meet their nutrition goals and live a healthier lifestyle." --Janice Bissex, M.S., R.D., and Liz Weiss, M.S., R.D., authors of The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers

Acknowledgments. Introduction. PART ONE: The Journey Begins. 1 Family Genes. 2 Setting Realistic Food Goals for Your Family. 3 Making Fitness Fun for Your Family. 4 Overcoming Food Fights. PART TWO: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight for Life. 5 The Infant, Toddler, and Tween Years. 6 Teenagers. 7 Women. 8 Men. 9 Seniors. PART THREE: The Family Action Plan. 10 The Ultimate Family Food Guide. 11 Preventing and Managing Diet--Related Conditions. 12 Surviving the Grocery Aisles. 13 Eating Out While Still Eating Healthfully. 14 Delicious Meal Plans. 15 Family--Friendly Recipes. Appendix A: Your Family's Genes. Appendix B: Body Mass Index. Appendix C: Frame Size. Appendix D: Food Sources of Key Nutrients. Appendix E: What's a Portion? Appendix F: All about Exercise. Appendix G: Master Food Lists. Resources. Selected References. Index.