The Ultimate Guide to Children's Nutrition

'This book is a must-have for parents looking to nurture happy, healthy eaters from the very start' ― Annabel Karmel The first five years of a child's life are critical to getting nutrition right and building a positive, healthy foundation that can shape their future. A time in which the path of health and happiness, or an increased risk of disease and health challenges, can manifest as a direct result of what is put onto a child's plate. The right approach to nutrition can help promote healthy gut health, brain development, growth, allergy profile, food relationships, systemic health and impact a child's well-being for life. From milk feeding through weaning, to toddler food refusal and fussy eating, to dealing with specific diets, allergies and common feeding worries, this book provides guidance on developmental benchmarks alongside useful ideas and strategies to help you navigate the feeding journey with ease. Parents will find reassurance and appeal in this evidence-based, authoritative, yet pragmatic guide. Lucy Upton is a qualified Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist and the voice to trust in the noisy influencer-dominated landscape surrounding the feeding needs of your growing child. Delivered with empathy and hands-on mother experience, Lucy helps parents navigate the crucial first five years of a child's nutrition journey and provides readers with the tools and understanding needed to make informed decisions about their child's diet and health at every stage.

'This book is a must-have for parents looking to nurture happy, healthy eaters from the very start' ― Annabel Karmel The first five years of a child's life are critical to getting nutrition right and building a positive, healthy foundation that can shape their future. A time in which the path of health and happiness, or an increased risk of disease and health challenges, can manifest as a direct result of what is put onto a child's plate. The right approach to nutrition can help promote healthy gut health, brain development, growth, allergy profile, food relationships, systemic health and impact a child's well-being for life. From milk feeding through weaning, to toddler food refusal and fussy eating, to dealing with specific diets, allergies and common feeding worries, this book provides guidance on developmental benchmarks alongside useful ideas and strategies to help you navigate the feeding journey with ease. Parents will find reassurance and appeal in this evidence-based, authoritative, yet pragmatic guide. Lucy Upton is a qualified Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist and the voice to trust in the noisy influencer-dominated landscape surrounding the feeding needs of your growing child. Delivered with empathy and hands-on mother experience, Lucy helps parents navigate the crucial first five years of a child's nutrition journey and provides readers with the tools and understanding needed to make informed decisions about their child's diet and health at every stage.