William H. Dietz, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.P., is director of the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Loraine Stern, M.D., F.A.A.P., is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the UCLA School of Medicine, and is a regular contributor to Woman's Day.brbrThe American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 53,000 primary-care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Previous AAP books include the Guide to Your Child's Symptoms and Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. The American Academy of Pediatrics is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Nutrition is the most authoritative, easy-to-use, and comprehensive guide to children's diet and eating habits available. This state-of-the-art reference book was written under the direction of two prominent pediatricians, William H. Dietz, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.P., and Loraine Stern, M.D., F.A.A.P., and extensively reviewed by an advisory panel of experts.br The American Academy of Pediatrics knows that the real challenge for parents isn't simply being aware of the right foods to feed their children--it's getting children to actually eat those foods. The Guide to Your Child's Nutrition gives parents all the information and strategies they need to take care of the dietary requirements of children from birth through adolescence, as well as providing special insights into the following:brbr