This essential guide to good eating gives parents all the information and strategies they need to meet the dietary needs of children from birth through adolescence, as well as the facts about standards of weight and height; eating disorders and special dietary needs, alternative diets, and supplements; allergies; and concerns over food safety. The new 2nd edition provides updated growth charts, the USDA's new MyPlate model for healthy eating, and new information on topics such as Allergies BMI BPA Breastfeeding Celiac disease Cholesterol-lowering medications Conflicts/picky eaters Constipation Fish, mercury, and omega-3 fatty acids Food safety Food scares Hiding foods Obesity Organic foods Outside influences Physical activity Sodium VitaminsThe book also provides special insights into what's best for newborns, introducing solid foods, how to deal with outside influences (including friends, family, and TV commercials), and much more!