Kids Food Health: Nutrition and Your Childs Development - from Toddler to Preschooler

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Children in these years develop assertive independence and have a reputation for being fussy eaters. At no other age is there such a potential for small changes in diet to significantly impact on health. However, they know when they are hungry and when they are not, and if we respect this and apply a few simple rules, good nutrition at this age is easy. The authors, Dr Patricia McVeagh and Eve Reed, specialise in children's health and nutrition, and on a daily basis, answer queries and concerns from parents. In this book they draw on their collective experience to provide parents with important medical and nutritional information - and simple, clear options for feeding toddlers and preschoolers.

Dr Patricia McVeagh is a consultant paediatrician in private practice with appointments to Sydney Children's Hospital (Randwick), The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Tresillian Family Care Centres. She is a recognised authority on nutrition and speaks on this subject at medical conferences in Australia and overseas. She is coauthor with Eve Reed of the Kids Food Health series and lives in Sydney. Eve Reed is a dietitian at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, specialising in paediatric nutrition and nutrition research. She has been a columnist for Practical Parenting and presents health information on television. Eve has a special interest in feeding behaviours, family-based weight management, vegetarian eating, and nutritional support for children with chronic illness. She is coauthor with Dr Patricia McVeagh of the Kids Food Health series and lives in Sydney.

'Kids Food Health 2 will be a welcome resource for parents and health professionals who often become confused by the overwhelming amount of conflicting nutrition advice and the many myths about feeding young children. This book carefully links nutrition information with the developmental abilities of the toddler and preschooler in an easy-to-read and informative manner.' Dr Cathrine Fowler, Manager Education & Research Unit, Tresillian Family Care Centres. 'There is no shortage of advice about nutrition for children and young people. Some of it is conflicting, much of it is confusing. It is refreshing to at last have these authoritative books which are sensible, practical and enjoyable to read.' Professor Kim Oates, Chief Executive, The Children's Hospital at Westmead.