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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
What should my child eat to gain weight ?
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.
What should my child eat to gain weight ?
by RebeccaBabie, Jul 19, 2008 09:26PM
My child is 13 yrs. old. She weighs 67 Pounds. Kids at her school are always making fun of her and calling her a stick. She's not that skinny but she complains she is. She has meat. But not enough. She eats alot. She would like to gain enough weight before school start back. What should i do ? She wears size 00 in teens. I'm very happy that she jus not weigh sizes in kids.
Is your child male or female?
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Female
What is your child's height?
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5 feet
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
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67
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Jul 22, 2008 08:43PM
, Jul 22, 2008 08:43PM
To: RebeccaBabie
Her weight is below the 5th percentile for her age. Have her eat 3 meals a day and snacks between meals. Suggest 1-2 milkshakes (milk, frozen fruit, and ice cream) or yogurt smoothies (yogurt, frozen fruit, and milk) a day which will give her extra calories / protein to gain weight. She is coming of age where she will be gaining body fat for her menstruation.
