Hungry all the time

[sabreena7898]

I am 11yrs old.. Allwys hungry & eating I need help,,

[Renee Radenberg]

That would be a good idea so you can work closely with a Registered Dietitian. You can find a Registered Dietitian in your area from the American Dietetic Association website, www.eatright.org

[sabreena7898]

Hi... She is active.. but she can't loose weight ? Should I take her to a nutrisionist?

[Renee Radenberg]

Your weight is above the 95th percentile and your height is just below the 90th percentile for your age. You did not state if you were active or not. It is recommend increasing children's physical activities (play, dance, sports) to lose weight, and not lower calorie intake due to the need of calories for growth. For your age you need approximately 1800-2000 calories a day to grow. Limit time in front of the TV 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. Limit high sugar drinks/snacks, and try replacing with low fat milk/yogurt, fruit, air popped popcorn, or low-fat cheese. If you are hungry between meals, suggest snacking on NO-calorie or very low calories foods such as diet jello, salad with very little dressing, or 1 cup air popped popcorn. Additional suggestions: 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, salads, and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal) and limit ‘junk’ foods. Hoped that helped you.