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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
Should I be worried about her weight?
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.
Should I be worried about her weight?
by rob1106, Dec 29, 2008 09:06AM
My daughter is 15 years old, she is 5 ft 1 in and weights about 130. She is very active in sports and fairly muscular. She doesn't like fruits and vegetables. When should I be concerned about her weight?
Is your child male or female?
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Female
What is your child's height?
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5 foot 1 in
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
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130
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Dec 30, 2008 11:25AM
, Dec 30, 2008 11:25AMTo: rob1106
You stated that she was muscular. Does she appear overweight? Her weight maybe due to her lean body muscle. Muscle weights more than fat and when people start to do weight exercising I recommend they use a measuring tape to measure their body and not a scale because they may gain weight or may not lose weight. If you are still concerned, then suggest a general daily multi-vitamin because she does not consume fruits or vegetables.
