Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vi
3. Foreword ix
4. Preface xiii
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. Part One. From Infancy To Adolescence: Developmental Nutrition
7. 1. Measuring Up: Normal Growth And Development 3
8. 2. The Digestive Process: What Happens After You Swallow? 9
9. 3. Taste, Smell And Food Preferences 16
10. 4. Pyramid Power: A Guide To Healthy Eating 25
11. 5. Infancy: Eat, Sleep, And Be Happy 30
12. 6. Toddlers And Preschoolers: Emerging Independence 45
13. 7. School-Age, Preadolescent Children: An Apple A Day 60
14. 8. Adolescence: Life In The Fast Lane 64
15. Part Two. Common Concerns
16. 9. Food And The Family 77
17. 10. Not All Vegetarians Are Created Equal 84
18. 11. Feeding The Sick Child 88
19. 12. Too Fat? Too Thin? 92
20. 13. Energizing The Young Athlete 97
21. 14. Acne And Diet: Is There A Connection? 108
22. 15. Alcohol Use And Abuse In Adolescents 112
23. 16. Diet Tips To Keep That Winning Smile 118
24. Part Three. Beyond The Basics: Special Challenges In Nutrition
25. 17. Eating Disorders 125
26. 18. Childhood Obesity 133
27. 19. Food Allergies 140
28. 20. High Blood Cholesterol 148
29. 21. Diabetes 161
30. 22. Cystic Fibrosis 170
31. 23. Gastrointestinal Disorders 175
32. 24. PKU And Other Metabolic Disorders 181
33. 25. Feeding The Infant With Cleft Lip And Palate 188
34. 26. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 195
35. Part Four. Building Blocks For Good Nutrition
36. 27. Calories: The Key To Energy Balance 201
37. 28. Protein: The Body's Building Blocks 205
38. 29. Cash In On Carbohydrates 209
39. 30. What's The Skinny On Fats And Cholesterol? 215
40. 31. Facts And Myths About Vitamins And Minerals 229
41. 32. Water: Drinking For The Health Of It 240
42. 33. Salt: The Spice Of Life Or The Taste Of Doom? 244
43. 34. Fantastic Fiber 252
44. 35. Fresh Facts About Pesticides And Food Additives 257
45. 36. Making Sense Of Food Labels 265
46. Part Five. Eating In, Eating Out
47. 37. From The Grocery Store To The Home: Stocking The Kitchen 273
48. 38. What's For Lunch? 277
49. 39. Fast Foods And Restaurants: Are You Speeding Past Good Nutrition? 283
50. Part Six. Recipes
51. Foods For Infants 293
52. Breakfast Foods 299
53. Lunch Box Treats 307
54. Snacks 315
55. Meat, Poultry, And Fish Entries 323
56. Carbohydrate-Dense Dishes 337
57. Vegetarian Selections 351
58. Desserts 373
59. Appendixes: Growth Charts 386
60. Recommended Dietary Allowances 394
61. Recipe Conversion Table 397
62. List Of Contributors 399
63. Index 403