| | Introduction | p. 1 |
| | Back to Basics | |
| | The "Hows" of Eating | p. 9 |
| | The "Whats" of Eating | p. 17 |
| | Kids Are Made to Be Active | p. 29 |
| | Putting Things in Perspective | |
| | Teaching Kids About Healthy Eating | p. 39 |
| | Kids' Foods, or Just a Way to Market Junk? | p. 45 |
| | Help for Picky Eaters | p. 51 |
| | What Should Parents Be Eating? | p. 59 |
| | Universal Issues | |
| | My Child's Weight Is Out of Control What Should I Do? | p. 65 |
| | What Does Getting Enough Sleep Have to Do with My Child's Weight? | p. 75 |
| | A Word to the Wise About Eating Disorders | p. 83 |
| | How Environment and Genetics Have Created an Obese Society | p. 91 |
| | What About Calories? | p. 99 |
| | Putting It into Practice | |
| | Recipes, Meals, and Snacks | p. 107 |
| | Breakfast: Quick and easy | p. 108 |
| | Lunch: Simple and nutritious | p. 112 |
| | Dinner: Healthy and convenient | p. 115 |
| | Soups | p. 130 |
| | Vegetables and Salads | p. 132 |
| | Fabulous Fruits | p. 138 |
| | Whole Grains | p. 140 |
| | Super Snacks | p. 142 |
| | Desserts | p. 144 |
| | Salad Dressings and Dips | p. 147 |
| | Basic Sauces, Marinades, and Rubs | p. 150 |
| | Appendices | |
| | Raise Your Nutritional IQ: A Detailed Look at the Five Food Groups | p. 157 |
| | Carbohydrates, Fat, and Protein: A Detailed Look at the Major Components of Foods | p. 161 |
| | Nutrition and Lifestyle References for Families | p. 166 |
| | References | p. 168 |
| | Acknowledgments | p. 181 |
| | About the Authors | p. 182 |