The Definitive Program for Maintaining Healthy Weight for ChildrenObesity Prevention for Children is the definitive guide for parents and caregivers to put their children on the path to a happy and a healthy life, protected against childhood and adult obesity. Written by Dr. Alvin N. Eden, a well-known pediatrician and authority on childhood nutrition and obesity together with expertly crafted recipes and meal plans provided by Sari Greaves, Obesity Prevention for Children is a practical and authoritative resource for parents and caregivers.A child's early years are critical. Both in terms of forming lifelong healthy habits and proactive mindsets, the decisions that parents make for their children today will continue to shape them for the rest of their lives. By focusing on these early years, Obesity Prevention for Children puts the knowledge in your hands-the power to positively affect your children's health and well-being for years to come.

IntroductionPart 1: Toddlers (1-3 Years)Chapter 1: OverviewChapter 2: The Genetics of Childhood ObesityChapter 3: What Will Change When My Baby Becomes a Toddler?Chapter 4: Sugar, Juice, and MilkChapter 5: FoodsChapter 6: Tasty and Nutritious Meal PlansChapter 7: Physical Activities for ToddlersPart 2: Preschoolers (3-5 Years)Chapter 8: OverviewChapter 9: Fat-ProofingChapter 10: Television and SleepChapter 11: Family Meals and SnacksChapter 12: Physical Activities for PreschoolersPart 3: Meal Plans for Toddlers and PreschoolersChapter 13: Toddler Meal PlanChapter 14: Preschooler Meal PlanQuick Tips to Lighten Up MealsFinal WordsAppendix