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How can I help my child to stay (or become) lean and healthy?

When children eat mostly whole foods with plenty of vegetables and fruit and do regular physical activity, they naturally gravitate towards a healthy body weight and stay that way. The single most effective way to help your child to eat well is to eat well yourself. If most of the foods you eat at home are nutrient-rich, minimally processed foods, your child will automatically eat that way, too. Try to find active pursuits that you and your child can enjoy together. This will help both of you attain and maintain a healthy weight.

What the experts say...

"Dr Amanda, Long time no write/hear. A lot has happened diet-wise since we last communicated. I have LEARNED. Never before have I dieted *for life*. Diets for me in the past have always been a means to an end. Your book has taught me many things. Mainly that a diet and the way we eat is a permanent thing, and secondly HOW to listen to my body when it's hungry and when it's full. At the beginning of this process my immediate goal was to quickly lose weight. This has evolved into a desire to lose weight, but at my body's pace. As a result, I am continuing to lose weight, but I've removed the time frame. My *long term* target is 80 kg, and in time, I believe I will achieve this. Once again, I thank you for your wise and sensible advice from one of the best books on the subject in print! Matthew P.S. Attached is my progress, kept updated since my last contact. I have now lost 11.5 kilos since I started your program nine months ago. "

- Matthew, Bahrs Scrub, QLD