Does anyone have a diet plan for a child around 9 yrs old?

Answer 1

If you give him/her candy and soda and too much juice, cut them out of the diet. No fast food at all, all that fried starches aren't healthy for anyone. Substitute sweets with yogurt (which kids, surprisingly, love). Look for cereals with no more than 8grams of Sugar in them, and protein (eggs) in the morning is an excellent way to start them off healthy.
If you pack a lunch, cut out mayonnaise and butter in sandwiches and provide healthy snacks. Not jello or fruit chews, actual fruits and vegetables are the best.
Only allow one glass of juice a day, most juices have a lot of added sugar that you may not realize, it may say 100% fruit juice, but check the labels and read the nutrtion charts. 1% or 2% milk is best for children, since they still need some milk fat, but whole milk is far too much for them. I give my son milk in the morning, juice at lunch, milk at dinner, then water any other time (like snack time). He knows if he's thirsty and it's not meal time, he gets water, no questions asked.
Keep meats to one serving of red meat (beef: steak, burgers, etc) a week. Chicken is fantastic for kids, and the back of Bisquick box has a fantastic way to bake chicken (bread it then bake for 14 minutes, great healthy alternative). And one serving of fish a week.
Remember, show by example, if you want your child to eat better, you have to start. Which will make it far easier to get him/her to eat better if you are too. Don't allow candy in the house, cookies, anything, until you've both learned how to better manage your diets. Be firm and be strong, it may be harder on you than him at first.
It may sound difficult, but it all depends on you. If you don't allow it into your house, it won't be there.

Answer 2

It would depend on what is going on with the child's life. Why is this child overweight, or is it just your perception that he/she is? Is it a physical absorption problem, the quality of food available, lack of exercise, or emotionally rooted. First of all, I think that it is most important not to criticize their looks. That will hurt this child's self esteem. Look at the environment- is the child eating to protect him/herself..to hide from something. I would get a physicians evaluation- adrenals, digestive evaluation. I would look at the types of food available, and the modeling done in the home, as far as eating habits. What kind of exercise does this child partake in? Children need to move their bodies to appreciate and enjoy their bodies. I would ask the child what they would want to look into to help themselves. Are they ok with the weight. Caring for their well-being is the most important issue here, whether it be emotional or physical. Love them first of all.

Answer 3

When a child is fussy at the table, you can trace that back to the parents own tolerance of the child, and the giving in to the childs wimpy winny ways.Early on the child will notice what the parents like to eat, and develop the same eating habits. I ate seafood and hot peppery foods, and every one of my grown kids love the same to this day, and their kids also.

Answer 4

I agree with Agony.. DO NOT PUT THEM ON A DIET!

This can cause the absense of much needed nutrients that the kid needs for the upcoming growth spurt. Not having the correct nutrients now will hurt them as an adult!

That being said.. change their lifestyle. Get them out more. Take them to the beach or mountains. Take them on Bike Rides. Get them to eat healthier (not neccessarily less food!, just BETTER food!) Try to get them to eat oatmeal for breakfast instead of sugary globs of cereal, and wheat bread instead of white in their lunches for instance.

Answer 5

kids really don't need diets, it causes a yo-yo effect through the adult years..exercise is the only way to loose weight and keep it off. cut out the soda/pop, is a biggie for kids. diet soda is the worse. cook with your son..it makes it exciting for them, teach them to eat healthy. So long as your "moving" and buring more calories than you eat, it will come off.
Get him a pedometor and walk with them.
Cook with your child
rent a racket ball court with a bunch of thier friends with a parent, and play wally ball once a week. good work out and loads of fun.

Answer 6

yes-plenty of the home cooked meals which only a mother can provide., and, ah, lots of love.
i would also recommend that the child has a glass of milk every day, plus a couple of almonds soaked overnight with their skins removed. good for the bones and the brain

Answer 7

Well, feed them pretty much like an adult, but maybe focus on milk, eggs, peanut butter (if not weight problem), and hit the other food groups like usual, but remember that sweets are no better for children than adults.

Answer 8

Ya eat a balanced diet and lock up the tv.

Answer 9

i wouldnt really call it a diet plan but just have them eat healthy foods like vegtables, fruits, grains, and meats. also let them play outside or do activities they like to do. that will help get their heart rate up and will help build a good body. Also drink milk.

Answer 10

NEVER PUT A CHILD ON A DIET UNLESS A DOCTOR ADVISES IT!