TY - BOOK AU - Stewart, Laura (ed) AU - Thompson, Joyce (ed) TI - Early years nutrition and healthy weight SN - 1118792440 PY - 2015/// CY - Chichester PB - Wiley Blackwell KW - CHILD NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA KW - NUTRITION, in infancy and childhood KW - PAEDIATRIC OBESITY N1 - Importance of good health and nutrition before and during pregnancy -- Nutrition and health in the early years -- Defining and measuring childhood obesity -- Early life risk factors for childhood obesity -- Early physical activity and sedentary behaviours -- Talking about weight with families -- Parenting strategies for healthy weight in childhood -- Pre-school prevention interventions -- Contribution of food provision in primary schools to the prevention of childhood obesity -- Early clinical interventions and outcomes N2 - Early Years Nutrition and Healthy Weight focuses on the early years of childhood as a key period in which eating and exercise habits are formed. Combining current evidence with practical advice, an international group of health specialists advise on the avoidance and management of childhood obesity. They look at key risk areas such as early sedentary behaviour, parental influences and underlying medical causes, and also investigate practical interventions including advice during pregnancy,parenting strategies, and prevention during pre-school and the early school years. This practical handbook contains vital information and advice for all nutritionists and dietitians working with young children and families. It will also be a valuable text for health visitors,paediatricians and general practitioners, and students of nutrition and dietetics specialising in paediatric nutrition UR - http://newcomb.eblib.com/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=1895605 ER -