Book Description
Excerpted from Into The Mouths Of Babes: A Quick -N- Ez Guide To Children's Nutrition (With Recipes) by Stephen C. Byrnes. Copyright © 1998. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
If there is one thing conscientious parents would like to do more than anything else it would probably be to get their children to eat better. Continually bombarded by slick advertisements for "children's foods" which are usually loaded with sugar, fat, food preservatives, and various colorings, kids today are unfortunately seduced into poor eating or snacking habits that cause, or strongly contribute to, dental caries, hyperactivity, misbehavior, poor academic and athletic performance, and weakened immunity. All of these undesirable conditions are, however, completely avoidable if you follow the right battle plan. After all, this is war! Parents who want good health for their kids are fighting against food company giants that have wisely and consistently pumped millions into clever ads to convince your children (and yourself) that what they're selling is good for them and fun to eat. In this chapter, we will discuss the effects of a poor diet, sources of trouble for your child, key nutrients for kids, and strategies for convincing your kids to eat better. WHAT'S IN THERE?
If you've ever wondered just what makes up these so called foods that your children are enticed to eat (candy bars, sugared cereals, soft drinks, etc.) The following section will interest and shock you. Since forewarned is forearmed, pay very close attention to the following facts about:
