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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
8.5 year old son
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.
8.5 year old son
by from israel, Sep 24, 2007 12:01PM
I have an 8.5year old son has epilepsy is takes Depalept twice a day as well
as 20mg. ritalin, he's also ADD. My question is this, he used to be fat at a
little kid up to the age of 6 then he went under weight by a few kilos be last
year he started to eat again and is now a few kils over weight. He only eats
well at night lets at about 18.00 he eats his main meal but during the day
he really does not eat much, no snacks, no bread etc as he doent like them,
so why in fact is he fat. ??
as 20mg. ritalin, he's also ADD. My question is this, he used to be fat at a
little kid up to the age of 6 then he went under weight by a few kilos be last
year he started to eat again and is now a few kils over weight. He only eats
well at night lets at about 18.00 he eats his main meal but during the day
he really does not eat much, no snacks, no bread etc as he doent like them,
so why in fact is he fat. ??
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Sep 24, 2007 09:32PM
, Sep 24, 2007 09:32PMTo: from israel
Would you please state your son's weight (in kg or lbs) and height so I can better assess your question. Thank you.
Member Comments (3)
by from israel, Sep 24, 2007 11:06PM
His height is 125 and his weight is 30 kilo
by Renee Radenberg, Sep 26, 2007 10:04PM
, Sep 26, 2007 10:04PMTo: from israel
From the measurements you gave me, your son is about normal weight / height for his age. For his age the median weight is approximately 28kg and height is 132cm. If you are concerned, then I suggest increasing his physical activity. That may increase his appetite too during the day.
