We all want our children to lead happy, healthy lives. We know they need to eat well and be active in order to avoid the lifestyle diseases we hear so much about these days, such as obesity and diabetes. Parents want to do what's right, but many are unsure of how to get started. In response to this growing need for information, the CSIRO presents a step-by-step healthy eating and activity plan for families, based on extensive research. Find out: what are healthy foods for kids; how to encourage kids to be active; how to motivate your kids to make changes that will last; how to organise yourself as a parent to make healthy living a reality. Packed with easy-to-follow advice and more than 100 delicious recipes for stress-free family cooking, The CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids is your complete guide to helping your children on the road to a lifetime of good health.
Author Biography
Dr Manny Noakes is the co-author of The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Books 1 & 2 and the CSIRO Healthy Heart Program. She is the stream leader for the Diet and Lifestyle Interventions for CSIRO Human Nutrition. She is also involved in the National Heart Foundation's Tick program and the National Centre of Excellence for Functional Foods (NCEFF). Dr Jane Bowen heads up the team of writers for the book. She is a research dietitician and project coordinator for the national survey 'Kids Eat, Kids Play'.
