Weight matters for children : a complete guide to weight, eating, and fitness

This work provides a concise and up-to-date account of endocrine therapy for breast cancer. It covers historical development, basic physiology of female sex hormones, role of hormones in breast cancer aetiology, selective oestrogen receptor modules, ovarian ablation and chemoprevention. The book aims to provide a concise and up-to-date medical guide to medical and surgical oncologist working in the field of breast cancer and reflects recent advances in molecular biology of the oestrogen receptor including descriptions of ongoing trials involving hormonal manipulation. Content: Front Cover Contents Foreword Preface About the Author Acknowledgements Dedication Section 1: Children and Choice Chapter 1: Children, Choices and The Balance of Good Health Chapter 2: Flavours and Fullness Chapter 3: Measuring a Child's Size and Boosting Activity Section 2: Pre-School Children Chapter 4: Milk, Weaning and Promoting Healthy Foods Chapter 5: Developing a Taste for the Healthy Things in Life Chapter 6: Understanding Problem Eaters Chapter 7: Focus on Fitness for Pre-School Children Section 3: Junior Children from Five to 12 Chapter 8: The Healthy Body Jigsaw. Chapter 9: How does Parenting Style Influence Children's Behaviour?Chapter 10: Helping an Overweight Child Chapter 11: Kids will be Active if They Can Section 4: Nutrition and Health Problems Chapter 12: Nutritional Nuts and Bolts Chapter 13: The Food Frequency Framework Chapter 14: Vegetarian and Vegan Eating Chapter 15: An A to Z of Conditions that Affect Eating and Weight in Younger Children Appendix 1: Height and Weight Charts Showing Normal Growth Appendix 2: Useful Resources Index Back Cover. Weight Matters For Children" is a unique compilation of current United Kingdom nutritional advice, which is fully evidence-based for professional reference whilst taking a family-centred approach to eating and exercise. It offers practical solutions that families can use to modify their lifestyles, and addresses the many reasons behind the current obesity epidemic. It also examines general nutrition issues, along with common illnesses and conditions. Behavioural approaches in relation to food and other childhood issues such as low mood, tantrums and general motivation are also considered. This book is vital reading for all parents and teachers. It will also be of great benefit to paediatricians, health visitors, general practitioners, primary care nurses, dieticians nutritionalists and catering professionals involved in the preparation of food for children