About the Book
How To Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It!
Who worries about heart attack risks in a four-year old, adult-onset type diabetes in a twelve-year old, or cancer risks from the food we eat? Well, perhaps we should be concerned. According to Dr. Christine Wood, the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, and heart disease can be significantly reduced through proper nutrition beginning in Childhood. How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It! … [Read More...]
About Dr. Wood
About Dr. Wood
Christine (Ito) Wood, M.D., C.L.E. is a practicing pediatrician and certified lactation educator with interests in healthy nutrition for children and the environmental and nutritional impact on health and disease. She is a compelling voice on the subject of children's nutritional and environmental issues. She is the author of the book, How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It! (third … [Read More...]
Great Ideas To Help Your Kids!
Nutritional Report Card
Many of today's children are overfed and undernourished. As nutrients fall short and as empty calorie processed foods fill our children up, we see that health risks in their future will be inevitable. They predict that 1 in 3 children born in the United States today will develop Type 2 … [Read More...]
Health Risks for Children
What parent wouldn't want to give the gift of good health and a lifetime of good eating habits to his or her children? As a parent and a pediatrician I feel very strongly that we, as parents, have a job to do in protecting and nurturing our kids. We suffer as much as our child does with every … [Read More...]
Power Up the Athlete
Download the Power Up for Sports and Health Toolkit to learn about messages that sports teams can incorporate for their athletic teams from the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative. Kids need to think about eating to perform optimally for sports. Often by appealing to a child's desire to … [Read More...]
Accumulating Calcium
Osteoporosis affects 25 million American a year and contributes to approximately 1.3 million bone fractures per year according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Maximizing calcium intake in child hood is critical for the development of a maximum bone mass and reducing the risks of … [Read More...]
Fiber Up!
Most children today are not getting enough fiber in their diets. High fiber diets may reduce the risk of certain cancers, diabetes, heart disease and digestive disorders. In addition, fiber helps regulate the bowels and can help lower cholesterol. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are … [Read More...]
Sneaky Ways With Veggies
Sometimes it pays to get creative with foods. Many kids have the automatic aversion to anything green, orange or yellow, unless it is a candy. Many parents report that they have a very hard time getting vegetables in their kids. Fruits are often easier. Toddlers, ages one to three, can be a … [Read More...]