how can i help her to gain weight

My daughter is only 50 pound at age ten the docs keep telling her not to worry and around her i say nothing but it bothers her really bad and i just wannna no if there is something i can do to help her is all ya know

[Renee Radenberg]

Her weight is just above the 95th percentile for her age. For her age, she needs approximately 2000 calories per day and recommended the following to help her with her weight: Limit high sugar drinks/snacks and try replace with low fat milk/yogurt or fruit/popcorn. 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 milk, 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 and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal) and limit ‘junk’ foods. Suggest increasing his physical activities more (play, dance, sports) to maintain weight. Limit time in front of the TV/DVD/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. Have her help you cook simple healthy foods so she learns how to eat right. Make everything fun so she will enjoy living healthy. Hoped this helped you.