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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
concern about her weight
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.
concern about her weight
by CDArmendariz, Jun 24, 2009 04:52PM
Hello well I am a little concern about my daughter not gaining the weight she suppose to. I have tried milkshakes and Pedisure. IS there anything else I can do to help her gain the weight is suppose to.
Is your child male or female?
:
Female
What is your child's height?
:
3'2
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
31
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Jun 28, 2009 07:33PM
, Jun 28, 2009 07:33PMTo: CDArmendariz
Would you please state your daughter's age so I will be able to answer your question properly. Thank you.
Member Comments (3)
by CDArmendariz, Jun 30, 2009 07:34PM
To: Renee Radenberg
Sorry , she is 4 years old she will be 5 in August
by Renee Radenberg, Jul 05, 2009 09:11PM
, Jul 05, 2009 09:11PMTo: CDArmendariz
Her weight is between the 5-10th percentile and her height is below the 5th percentile for her age. She is still on the growth chart for weight which is good, and she maybe just small in stature. Does the family have a history of small women? That is good you are using milkshakes and Pediasure. Suggest giving her milkshakes in place of milk at every meal. Make sure she is eating a protein food each meal (meat, fish, cheese, or yogurt) too. Some tips for additional calories: If she likes pasta, then add meat or cream sauces to the pasta instead of plain tomato sauce or plain pasta. Add dry milk to oatmeal, mashed potatoes, gravies, creamed vegetables, and creamed soups (add additional meats to soups). Use all fat dairy products and no low fat foods so she gets the calories she needs. As she grows and gain weight after a few years, then you can go to lower fat dairy items. Hoped this helped you.
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