Healthy kids, happy lives : healthy eating for vibrant and healthy kids / Lea Stening.

National Library of New Zealand Cataloguing in Publication (CiP) record.

"Children need food for energy and for growth. Also, importantly they need certain types and amounts of foods at the right times to build sustainable energy. This book helps parents to understand these essential principles of a healthy childs diet, cutting through the confusing and often conflicting advice. It shows how to buy and prepare the right types of foods and includes some easy to prepare recipes that show examples of good nutrition. Whether your children are young, older or teens, Healthy Kids, Happy Lives shows you how to keep your familys nutritional needs on track, even as they change over time, and ensure their best mental and physical well-being. It offers practical help to busy parents, backed by research and building on the authors years of experience"--Publisher information.