Weight

Posted By carol on January 28, 1999 at 14:40:12:







My daughter is 13 years old. She is 4'7'' and weighs 60 pounds. She is extremely active in dance. A year ago I consulted our pediatrician about her failure to grow/develop, as I was afraid she may be anorexic. After consultation, he decided she was not, and really needed to add more calories to her diet. By last spring, she had gained a few pounds, but now has lost them again. She has not grown in height, and of course, with no body fat, there are no signs of development. She has no aversion to food, is always willing to eat meals, and will readily admit that she is too thin, and looks "gross." The pediatrician thought she needed about 1500 calories -- I'm thinking she needs about 2500. She eats throughout the day, not just at mealtime. The females on my husband's side are very petite--average adult between 4'10'' and 5'2'' - very few weight problems (only after age 50). Should I be consulting the doctor again?? What will help safely put on weight?