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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
Very skinny
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
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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.
Very skinny
by NasirQ, May 20, 2009 01:51AM
Hi,
My older son is 4 years and 7 months old. He weighs 39.65 lbs and is 3 ft 8 in tall. Very active, energetic, and also eats well thru the day. BUT HE IS VERY VERY SKINNY. I want him to look a bit healthier and fleshier.
Please help.
Nasir.
My older son is 4 years and 7 months old. He weighs 39.65 lbs and is 3 ft 8 in tall. Very active, energetic, and also eats well thru the day. BUT HE IS VERY VERY SKINNY. I want him to look a bit healthier and fleshier.
Please help.
Nasir.
Is your child male or female?
:
Male
What is your child's height?
:
3 feet 8 inches
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
39.65 lbs
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, May 20, 2009 08:45PM
, May 20, 2009 08:45PMTo: NasirQ
His weight is just below the 50th percentile and his height is between the 90-75th percentiles for his age. He is normal weight for his age. He appears thinner due to his tall stature. It is good to hear that he is eating well, and active. A child his age should consume approximately 1800 calories per day to grow which is spread out a day to 3 meals and snacks between meals. Thank you for your question.
I want him to gain more weigth cause somtimes I feel like I'm failing and feel a lot of guilt like I'm doing something wrong. he is very energetic and smart.
what can i do to help him