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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
low weigth & short
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.
low weigth & short
by mathan7, Jun 20, 2008 09:56AM
He is 3 years now.He is eating well , but he really active.He never sit at one place.He was 34 weeks baby, bron 5lbs.
I really worried about his height , he is the shortest in his school.Little bit curious.
Sometime he stuburn too, if he didnt get anything what he wants , he try to vomit everythni what ever he ate before.We can see that he does that purposely.Please help me on that too.
Thank You
I really worried about his height , he is the shortest in his school.Little bit curious.
Sometime he stuburn too, if he didnt get anything what he wants , he try to vomit everythni what ever he ate before.We can see that he does that purposely.Please help me on that too.
Thank You
Is your child male or female?
:
Male
What is your child's height?
:
36"
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
26lb
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Jun 25, 2008 09:34PM
, Jun 25, 2008 09:34PM
To: mathan7
His height is normal for his age and weight is just under the 5th percentile for his age, however, he was born early. Some children are naturally short and it may be due to genetics. Suggest giving him Pedisure or Carnation Instant Breakfast drink in place of milk for extra calories and protein. A lot of children usually become picky eaters from around 2 years old. It becomes the battle of the wits between the child and the parents. Relax at meals and let him eat what he wants. Slowly introduce new foods, and if he does not want it, do not make a fuss over it. Let it go and enjoy your meal. Try again in a few months. Hopefully this will help with his vomiting.
