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Question

Ok My Daughter has gained a lot of pounds she is 11, what are good daily meals shes has gained a lot Help!

Answer 1

take her to her pediatrician to make sure there is nothing physically wrong with her before you start her on a diet

Answer 2

enlist that kid in sports....
and number 2
try feedding her nutritious yet yummy food. like. apples with some peanut butter and whole wheat instead of white and take all the crap outa the hosue the chips icecre am candy whatever she seems to be getting into. make sure she's not late night snacking. and if she's starving. put your foot down and make her eat a yogurt. it's been proven that women who have dairy in their diets are slimmer and healthier. also. the more you push her. she might become mroe resistant. so say that YOU'RE going on a diet. and diet with her with the organic foods the veggies and lean meats and fruit. my favorite from when i was a kid was wraps. i'd have whole wheat wraps with some kind of chicken or tuna inside with light mayo small amount of mustard a slice of cheese with tomato and lettuce. they were fun to eat and tasted good. and everyone in a while allow her to have a treat. just dont make her feel too restricted. or she might just eat the foods when your not around or something. any ways. just remember. exercise and healthy eating are the best ways to healthy children =]

Answer 3

Please have her thyroid tested first. Kids today drink a lot of sugary drinks that are loaded with empty calories. She will have to lay off of that. Also, if your fat, and eat whatever you want, she will do exactly what you do. You will have to change your habits pronto, because you lead by example. And, if you don't exercise, neither will she. Start walking with her. But, make the changes gradual. Do not mention to her that you are putting her on a diet!!!! You do not want her to develop any unhealthy body image issues. What I suggest is you just start making healthier food choices and changes in the meals. Now, if you put healthy groceries in the house, and eliminate all the crap, she will eat it, because that is all that is there. Now for healthy meals, I suggest egg white omelettes for breakfast, and you can add a few chunks of ham, mushrooms, peppers, onions. It's good. Make sure she eats only whole wheat bread. Hummus is good too. If you have never tried it, start with Scallion hummus, (my fave) and wrap cooked veggies in a pita bread, or tostilla, and two tbsp. of hummus. All of your meats should be lean cuts. For example, take boneless, skinless chicken breast and drizzle with a little olive oil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serve with brown rice (white rice is bad), and steamed veggies. For snacks, give her raw veggies to gnosh on, and maybe a little ranch dressing for dipping. She needs to drink lots of water, and skim milk. You may not have much control over what she eats at school, but try and make as much improvements as you can at home. Kids today are just plain fat, and so are most adults. The change begins with you. Good luck.

Answer 4

Boy, that can be a tricky one. She may be about to go into a growth spurt and will catch up height-wise. You might try a food diary with her, times and what she eats, to find out problem times and foods. Any emotional upset going on? (besides being 11, I mean. ;-) It's really best if possible not to make a huge deal about it or make her feel bad, because young girls can take on a lot of issues about their bodies and can swing into anorexia or bulimia or dieting obsessions.

Answer 5

Hard to say -
Easiest thing is to match caloric intake to activity level. If the child is sedentary - lots of high fiber foods and veggies. More activity = more calories.
You should cut the sugar and carbs as much as you can. No more soda or visits to Mickey D's.

Answer 6

See her doctor and rule out medical problems like thyroid, her doctor can help with nutrition and portion amounts. Children eat for the same reasons as adults, stress, habit, emotional pain, avoidance... I strongly suggest she see a therapist to help her know her true value is not related to her size, her size is only related to her health and she is seeing someone because you love her so much and want the best for her. Good luck.

Answer 7

when i was little, at dinner time, i was always sooo excited because my mom used to cut m e up celary, put peanut butter on it, and rasins on the peanut butter. and shed call is "ants on a log" i loved it!!!

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(by the way, have her drink a lot of water, instead of pop and what not!)

Answer 8

How much junk food is she eating? She may just be going to take a big growth spurt. Her pediatrician is the one to go for advice.

Answer 9

Cut back on her carbohydrates. Give her fruit and vegetables and meats that are baked, broiled, etc., but not fried.

Exercise with her. Ride bikes, rollerblade, walk, run, play.

Answer 10

Lots of fruits and vegetables,. No junk food.