30 lb weight gain in the past 6 months

my daughter has always been a tall slim girl but in the past months has gain 30 lbs. she is a healthy eater and is very active could this be a medical problem ?

[Renee Radenberg]

Please state your daughter's age so I am able to answer your question. Thank you

[coco2001]

she is 8 years old

[Renee Radenberg]

Her weight is above the 95th percentile and her height is on the 95th percentile for her age. It is recommend increasing children's physical activities (play, dance, sports) to lose weight, and not lower calorie intake due to the need of calories for growth. For her age she needs approximately 1800-2000 calories a day to grow. Limit time in front of the TV or non-active-video games. There have been studies showing the longer the length of time a child sit in front of the TV, the greater the weight gain. Limit high sugar drinks/snacks, and try replacing with low fat milk/yogurt, fruit, air popped popcorn, or low-fat cheese. Additional suggestions: cook only low fat meats (chicken, fish, loin of pork) or non-meat sources (soy products, nuts), low fat vegetarian combinations (rice & beans, pasta & beans, low fat cheese & pasta), fat free or low fat dairy products (skim milk, 1% milk, low fat cheese, low fat yogurts, low fat soy milk/yogurt), use plant oils, non trans-fat margarines, and eat a lot of fruits, salads, and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal) and limit ‘junk’ foods. If this does not slow down the extreme weight gains, then see her Doctor .Hoped that helped you.