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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
afraid of food and small for his age
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.
afraid of food and small for his age
by kzlynn, Oct 23, 2009 07:38PM
Please help, my son is 12 years old and he is small in statue. We can't get him to eat vegetables or try different foods. We don't know what to do . How do we get him over being afraid of foods. He is already small for his age and I just want him to eat the right things and be healthy. What can I do?
Is your child male or female?
:
Male
What is your child's age?
:
12
What is your child's height?
:
55 inches
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
68
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Oct 25, 2009 08:56PM
, Oct 25, 2009 08:56PMTo: kzlynn
His weight is just above the 5th percentile and his height is on the 10th percentile for his age. His is within the growth chart which indicates he is normal for his age. He is going into puberty and will be growing. Males can grow until the early 20's. Genetics plays a part in stature. Are the males in the family on the smaller side? If you are concerned about his weight, then give him milkshakes (milk and ice cream blended) or Carnation Instant breakfast (as a nutrient dense drink not as a meal) couple times a day for additional calories.
Member Comments (2)
by kzlynn, Oct 25, 2009 09:12PM
To: Renee Radenberg
Thanks so much for the information. You have made me feel so much better. I will start making him milkshakes .
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