{"product_id":"feeding-our-children-9798985371123","title":"Feeding Our Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur children deserve better. The foods we eat, starting during pregnancy, can have an incredible impact on the lifelong health of a child. As the health of our children and our nation deteriorate, there is a sense of urgency. How can we protect our children and families and start making better choices for a healthy future? This book answers the question: \"\u003cem\u003eWhat should we be feeding our children\u003c\/em\u003e?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eFeeding Our Children\u003c\/em\u003e translates decades of experience in human nutrition, pediatrics and gastroenterology into a definitive and comprehensive resource accessible to both parents and healthcare professionals. It draws upon the latest research and work of leading experts in pediatric nutrition and medicine to provide science-based information that dispels common dietary myths and harmful practices. This book delivers credible science that guides parents through the crucial early years of feeding a child, from conception and pregnancy through school age, avoiding the pitfalls that undermine children's health and programs them for disease later in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book explains in detail the impact of food on critical areas of pediatric health that have been often overlooked: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe microbiome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (our probiotic intestinal bacteria)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpigenetic programming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (the ability to turn our genes on and off)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChild neurodevelopment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(growing a healthy brain).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e By teaching parents how to emphasize foods that support these key areas of health at each stage of a child's life, we can help prevent a number of health conditions that could affect them throughout their lifetime.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eEach chapter focuses on a specific stage of the child's development and answers essential questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat should a pregnant mother be eating?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do we limit a child's exposure to toxic substances in our environment? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does a breastfeeding mother's diet affect her milk? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat are the differences in infant formulas and what should a parent look for in a formula? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow should we introduce solid foods, and which first foods are best? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat should we feed our toddlers to prevent nutritional deficiencies? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is a Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), and how do we recognize them early and get help? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat foods can trigger common allergies and intolerances, and what is the difference? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does diet affect metabolism and the risk for developing future diabetes and heart disease? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can diet affect children's brains, and how can we feed them to maximize their cognitive abilities?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy answering these and other questions about early childhood nutrition, \u003cem\u003eFeeding our Children\u003c\/em\u003e empowers both parents and healthcare professionals by providing them with the resources, knowledge, and skills to navigate through this important phase of life with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aware Families LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798985371123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d","brand":"Thomas Flass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114538995893,"sku":"9798985371123","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_57d24f2f-1821-4f45-b66a-503b60099798.jpg?v=1652151797","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/feeding-our-children-9798985371123","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}