Is Zone Diet safe for children?

Definitely, children can safely follow the Zone Program. Since they are still growing, however, calculation of their correct protein needs is difficult. However, it is recommended that you supply all meals and snacks to children in the proper ratio of protein/carbohydrate/fat, but be generous with their total block count. Once they begin to get used to eating in the Zone, and any carbohydrate addiction comes under control, your child will begin to eat more appropriately which will ensure an adequate nutrient intake. You can start easing them into the Zone Program by eliminating all soda and fruit juice, cutting up fruit and combining it with string cheese, and eliminating all foods containing partially hydrogenated oil (especially prevalent in most peanut butter).