While most experts discourage the use of the word "diet" when addressing food related lifestyle changes, the Stoplight Diet or program is one of the most widely used "diets" used in pediatric obesity research. There are several programs available that are similar to and utilize the same principles of the Stoplight Diet, they are included below. Any diet modifications for children should be adopted and embraced by all family members and should be easy to use and follow. The book is out of print but can be easily purchased at retailers like Amazon or Half.com. It is a bit outdated, but still easy to use and gives the parents and child an idea of what foods belong in the green, yellow, and red categories.
If the family prefers online monitoring of food intake here are online resources
SparkPeople
Supertracker Website from the USDA
FitDay
Stoplight Diet Contract
Evidence for Using the Traffic Light Diet
Dietary Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Other Resources:
Trim Kids Book
Bright Bodies
Shapedown Program
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