Includes index.

Introduction -- The Problem of obesity -- What's to eat? The importance of good nutrition -- Physical activity: ready, set, be fit! -- Your role as a parent: developing a consistent approach -- What's your parenting style? Assessing your strengths and challenges -- Parenting challenges: Working with your child to get back to good health -- Before and after your baby is born: the prenatal and neonatal periods -- The First year -- The Toddler years -- The Preschool years -- The School-age years -- The Adolescent years -- When problems arise -- Afterword.