How can you get children to eat food that tastes good, does them good, and helps them perform better? This practical guide contains all the information and suggestions you need to feed growing kids, from kindergarten through high school.

A well-fuelled body will give kids the edge - not just on the sports field, but also in the classroom. Kate Percy, author of the highly acclaimed Go Faster Food (Vermilion), demystifies nutrition to give an accessible guide to what, when and how to fuel active kids on a daily basis. Her delicious recipes help children to be the best they can be.

Are you a runner, cyclist, swimmer or rower? Do you want to up your game and ensure you're getting the very best from your diet? To help with her own training, Kate Percy - a keen marathon runner and cook - has developed a range of delicious, carbohydrate-rich recipes that will complement any training programme, whether you're training for a marathon for the first time or an experienced athlete. Go Faster Food contains: over 100 delicious recipes, approved by a nutritionist; an overview of health benefits and a detailed breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins for each recipe; practical nutritional advice, 'Go Faster Tips' and meal planners for each stage of your training. With a unique combination of tasty recipes and nutritional advice all geared towards enhancing your sports performance, Go Faster Food will help you achieve your full potential.

Nationally-known weight-loss expert Scott Rigden, MD, has determined that these disorders cause your metabolism to "switch" when you diet, making it nearly impossible for you to lose weight - your body stores fat instead of burning it. Using simple quizzes and actual case histories, Dr. Rigden helps you identify your metabolic profile and understand its effects. He then guides you in designing a personal plan using diet, supplements and exercise to get you back on the path to safe and permanent weight loss.

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions: More than 18 million American children are considered obese and are at risk for health problems. In fact, today's generation of kids may be the first to experience shorter life spans than their parents. Leading pediatrician Dr. Joanna Dolgoff's Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right teaches kids how to make healthy choices based on the principles of the traffic light: green light foods are nutritious, yellow light foods are eaten in moderation, and red light foods are occasional treats. The program, which has a proven 96 percent success rate, can be tailored to suit any child's age, gender, and weight goals. Snacks and meals are designed to ensure that kids get the nutrients they need to not only lose or maintain weight, but to grow strong, healthy bodies. Complete with sample menus, recipes, and an index of more than 1,000 color-coded foods, Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right provides a practical solution for one of the biggest health crises facing America's children.

When it comes to physical activity and proper nutrition, young children need more encouragement and structure than ever before--especially in a culture inundated by video games, television, and fast food. Active Start for Healthy Kids: Activities, Exercises, and Nutritional Tipscontains a wealth of fun, easy-to-implement activities that are specifically designed to teach 2- to 6-year-old children important health concepts. With this book as your guide, you can reach children in their formative years and help them develop positive behaviors that will last a lifetime. Dr. Stephen Virgilio has been a children's health expert for more than 25 years. In this book he provides a wealth of safe, inexpensive, and developmentally appropriate activities that parents, teachers, and caregivers can implement: - More than 50 developmental exercises and activities for flexibility, muscular fitness, and cardiorespiratory endurance - 20 fun family physical activities - 16 motor skill activities - 21 yoga poses and games - 18 dance and rhythm activities - The top 10 nutritional guidelines for parents and teachers - Heart-healthy kids' recipes Help children engage in exercise that will benefit them for years to come. Active Start for Healthy Kids: Activities, Exercises, and Nutritional Tipsis the first step toward a fuller, longer, and better life for the next generation.

It’s hard keeping up with the nutritional needs for kids, and even harder getting them to actually eat many of these foods. Learn how to get your athlete on the right track. With athletic kids, there’s even more to pay attention to! Most young athletes are not eating properly to compete--too many convenient but empty calories that are doing them more harm than good. As a result, these young athletes are losing energy when they should be increasing it, feeling deterred when they should be motivated, and decreasing muscle mass when they need it more than ever. Fortunately, with the right nutrition, young athletes can increase their energy, bolster their motivation, gain muscle mass, overcome fatigue, and improve their performance. Registered dietitian and childhood nutrition expert Jill Castle has written this must-read resource for every parent of active kids ages eight through eighteen. In Eat Like a Champion, parents will find help in: Tailoring diets for training, competition, and even off-season Finding the best food options, whether at home or on the go Addressing counterproductive or unhealthy patterns Understanding where supplements, sports drinks, and performance-enhancing substances do--and don’t--fit in Complete with charts, recipes, and practical meal and snack ideas that can help athletic youngsters eat to win, Eat Like a Champion just may be the difference-maker in your athlete’s next game!