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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
how do i tell my daughter to slow her eating down
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.
how do i tell my daughter to slow her eating down
by jessa81181, Jan 05, 2009 02:10PM
hi, i have a 7 year old who is eating just to eat. she is starting to get a little belly on her. i used to be to same way when i was younger and now i am overweight. im scared that she is following in my footsteps. how do i tell her she is gaining weight and to slow down on her food, without hurting her feelings. i try to feed her healthy foods, but its hard sometimes. for example she will eat breakfast at the sitters in the morning, usually oatmeal, cereal or toast. then she will go to school and buy breakfast at school.
Is your child male or female?
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Female
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
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about 50-55 lbs
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Jan 11, 2009 08:55PM
, Jan 11, 2009 08:55PMTo: jessa81181
Her weight is between the 75th - 50th percentiles for her age which is normal. If you are concerned about her weight, then it is recommended to increase children's physical activities. Have your child go do running, walking, sports, and etc. Limit time in front of the TV or non-active-video / computer 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. Suggest you do limit high sugar drinks/snacks and replace with low-fat milk/yogurt or fresh fruit/air-popped popcorn/low-fat cheese. High sugar drink and snacks do not give the child nutrients they need. Eat 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), low fat dairy or substitute dairy products (1 or 2% milk, low fat or non-fat yogurt, low fat soy milk/soy yogurt), use plant oils, non trans-fat margarines, and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal). Hoped this helped.
