His weight and height are both above the 95th percentile for his age. He will be going into
pubertyPuberty and adolescence soon and will start growing in height. Hopefully the height will be in proposition to his weight. Genetics play a part in stature. Are the males in your
familyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles - resources large? It is recommend increasing children's physical activities (play, dance, sports) to lose weight, which he is doing, and not lower calorie intake due to the need of calories for growth. Suggest increasing more physical activities. For his age he needs approximately 2000 calories a day to grow. It is good you are limiting time in front of the TV, computer, 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
milkBreast milk
Breast milk jaundice
Lactose intolerance
Nipple discharge - abnormal/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
milkBreast milk
Breast milk jaundice
Lactose intolerance
Nipple discharge - abnormal, 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 this helped you.