One child in five weighs at least twenty percent more than his or her ideal. However, nurturing physically and emotionally fit kids is easier than we think. Eileen Behan, a registrered dietitian for more than twenty-five years, has seen parents' worst mistakes concerning food and their kids, and has compiled all the advice we need to combat -- and undo -- damaging habits in this remarkable guidebook.

"At the end of the year we all wanted to take pictures...but Betsy wouldn't let us because she said pictures make her look fat."
-- a fifth-grader

Discover:

• how to tell if you child is actually overweight
• how to recondition you child's eating patterns by changing your own attitudes toward food
• how to squelch young girls' body image disorders with confidence and self-esteem
• the traps laid out by foods marked "lite," "healthy," "contains real fruit"
• how to implement a family meal plan that emphasizes healthy foods kids will like as well as mealtime strategies that make eating a pleasure
• delicious and nutritious recipes for families on the go.

"My wife wants to control what our daughter eats, but I think she is making her crazy."
-- Father of an eight-year-old

Are you worried about gaining too much weight when you're pregnant -- or not losing enough weight after the baby arrives?

Let's face it: to make sure you and your baby are as healthy as possible,you need to be concerned with eating right while you're expecting. Yet acomprehensive guide to healthy weight gain -- including a total pregnancyeating plan -- hasn't been made available to women. Until now.

In this first and only book of its kind, Eileen Behan, registered dietitian and mother of two, answers every imaginable question related to proper, healthy weight gain and the best nutrition for your baby, including exactly what to eat (and what not to eat) as well as how you can return to your pre-pregnancy weight after your baby's birth.

Working hand-in-hand with your obstetrician's advice, this wonderful book is chock full of helpful information (what to eat during morning sickness when you don't want to eat at all), and facts you need to know (is a vegetarian diet safe for your baby?). Complete with an exciting eating program based on six easy-to-understand food groups -- and delicious, healthy recipes that you'll love, The Pregnancy Diet understands a woman's real-life needs. You'll find:

• Weekly weight goals for single births and twins
• Simple-to-make menus and nutrition-packed meals and snacks
• Facts about aspartame, soft drinks, caffeine, alcohol, and smoking
• Exercise programs -- what's safe and what's not
• Nutritional guidelines for special problems -- gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, doctor-ordered bed rest, and others
• The best food sources for the essential nutrients you need, including calcium, folic acid, iron, and many more!

At last: an all-in-one nutrition sourcebook for the time in your life when you want to make sure you do everything right.

The new mom's most trusted resource-now revised and updated to include the latest in nutrition and dietary concerns
This hands-on guide provides mothers with expert advice on losing weight and eating well, so you can feel good about your decision to nurse. Registered dietitian, professional nutritionist, and mother of two Eileen Behan shows you how to shed pounds safely and naturally while nourishing a happy, healthy baby. Learn what and how much to eat, what foods to avoid, the best exercises, plus ways to keep the pounds off after you stop breastfeeding. Get the latest on:
- vitamin and mineral recommendations from the frontlines of nutrition research
- the Glycemic Index-what it is and what it means to breastfeeding women
- fish safety-what you need to know about toxin levels to protect you and your baby
- low-carb diets-good or bad for breastfeeding moms?
- calcium-does it speed up weight loss?
- whole grains-the best ways to integrate this ultimate energy food into your diet
- nuts-high-protein food or fattening snack?
- childhood obesity-how to prevent harmful eating habits, from breastfeeding through toddler years
- sugar substitutes-which ones are best?
PLUS-All new crock-pot recipes, more Web-based resources, and a breakthrough eating plan that allows mothers to eat well, lose weight naturally, and have a happy nursing experience.

This is a book that offers the reader an easy to use and easy to understand weight loss plan developed by a professional nutritionist. Learn the importance of how eating more "wet" foods will help you lose weight, while "dry" foods including pretzels, rice cakes, and granola bars can send you into a cycle of overeating. If you have tried many "diets" and want a plan that is simple and effective try For the Love of Food - The Diet that Works.

For most childhood illnesses, rest and sound nutrition are the best medicine. When your little ones are ill, the foods you serve can alleviate their symptoms and even speed their recovery. But how do you know what to feed your ailing baby or toddler? What best soothes a sore throat, eases nausea, or relieves your baby's teething pains? Here Eileen Behan, registered dietitian, professional nutritionist, and mother of two, provides the answers. You'll discover:

• Comfort food classics like rice pudding and cinnamon toast
• Nutritious fluids and soups to soothe the symptoms of a common cold
• Easily digestible foods that can relieve an upset stomach
• Imaginative, no-sugar-added snacks for healthier teeth
• Iron-rich dishes, and foods that aid iron absorption
• High-fiber muffins, breads, dips, and desserts for regularity
• Fun foods with the right amount of cholesterol for growing bodies
• Just the right home remedies for fevers and flus
• Calming recipes for a good night's sleep

Eileen Behan explains the connection between food and common childhood illnesses from asthma to ear infections to headaches to vomiting -- and gives you recipes for simple, delicious, kid-pleasing dishes that will actually help your child feel better faster.