| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Back to Basics | |
| The "Whats" of Eating | p. 17 |
| Kids Are Made to Be Active | p. 29 |
| 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 |
| Putting It into Practice | |
| Breakfast: Quick and easy | p. 108 |
| Lunch: Simple and nutritious | p. 112 |
| Dinner: Healthy and convenient | p. 115 |
| Soups | p. 130 |
| The "Hows" of Eating | p. 9 |
| Universal Issues | |
| My Child's Weight Is Out of Control What Should I Do? | p. 65 |
| What About Calories? | p. 99 |
| Putting Things in Perspective | |
| How Environment and Genetics Have Created an Obese Society | p. 91 |
| 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 |
| Recipes, Meals, and Snacks | p. 107 |
| 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 |