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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
Hungry all the time
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
This forum is for questions and support regarding child nutrition issues such as: Acne and food, Allergies and food, Balanced Menus, Diabetes, Finicky Eaters, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, Weight Loss.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
Hungry all the time
by sabreena7898, Nov 08, 2009 09:15PM
I am 11yrs old.. Allwys hungry & eating I need help,,
Is your child male or female?
:
Female
What is your child's age?
:
11
What is your child's height?
:
5ft
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
154lb
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Nov 09, 2009 09:57AM
, Nov 09, 2009 09:57AMTo: sabreena7898
Your weight is above the 95th percentile and your height is just below the 90th percentile for your age. You did not state if you were active or not. 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 your age you need 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. If you are hungry between meals, suggest snacking on NO-calorie or very low calories foods such as diet jello, salad with very little dressing, or 1 cup air popped popcorn. 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. Hoped that helped you.
Member Comments (3)
by sabreena7898, Nov 09, 2009 09:34PM
To: Renee Radenberg
Hi... She is active.. but she can't loose weight ? Should I take her to a nutrisionist?
by Renee Radenberg, Nov 17, 2009 09:01PM
, Nov 17, 2009 09:01PMTo: sabreena7898
That would be a good idea so you can work closely with a Registered Dietitian. You can find a Registered Dietitian in your area from the American Dietetic Association website, www.eatright.org
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