false 3046364 160529943X 9781605299433 196 57 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646210m/3046364.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3046364.Eat_This_Not_That_for_Kids_Raise_a_Lean_Health_Happy_Child_ 2484 David Zinczenko 1839 524 3 0 false Thu Apr 16 13:42:28 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 13:52:10 -0700 2009
But some of this choices he said are ok (like quaker low sugar granola bars) contain things he said are not ok, like partially hydrogenated corn oil, which add "a dietarily insignificant amount of trans fat") didn't seem to match up with the priniciples.

It is scary to face the facts that today's generation of children are much more unhealthy than the preceding generation, and will probably have a shorter life expectancy. It's also true that good habits start young.

I also liked the point he made when parents say "I can't get my kids to eat healthy. They don't like healthy foods." His reply is "when your child is crossing the street, it doesn't matter if they don't want to look both ways. You make them. You teach them how to be safe." Eating right starting at a young age teaches invaluable habits.

Another very good part of the book was the principle of "eating lots of colors," meaning variety of fruits and vegetables. He even gave ideas of how to compare the different colored foods to "superpowers" a superhero has, because the nutrients do certain things for your body. Good way to get kids to be more willing to eat well.

One other reason this book only got 3 stars from me is that I thought he should have emphasized teaching kids at a young age (like, from the time they are born) how to eat. Give them a variety of healthy foods and keep offereing foods even if they don't like them. Maybe that isn't what this book is about...

Overall, a good guide to choosing BETTER foods (although, the best option of course is whole foods made yourself).]]>