A healthy home is one of the most precious gifts that you can give your family. Teaching your children about the benefits of eating nutritious foods and incorporating exercise into their daily routine will stay with them for life. But children are not little adults - their needs are very different. What motivates an adult to lose weight and get fit doesn't always have the same effect on kids. Drawn from extensive scientific research, Healthy Parent, Healthy Child is full of practical and effective solutions on how to ensure your whole family, especially your chldren, maintain or achieve a healthy weight. It explains what food and exercise your child needs, and also offers ways to motivate children, young adults and indeed the whole family to lead a healthy lifestyle. This is essential reading for any parent who wants to raise happy, healthy and active children.