My niece is 4ft 1 inch tall and weighs 4st 9lb. My brother is putting her on a diet but to me she is fine. I can't find any books to compare her height to her weight. What do you think is it too much? She is 7 years old.
2007-04-23 11:21:14 · 10 answers · asked by Tyanna-Daisy 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
To be honest wetdragon I don't have a clue how to work BMI out.
Lisa that's what I thought as she is happy with her weight and still so young
2007-04-23 11:28:34 · update #1
tell him to leave her weight alone before she picks up a eating disorder, she's 7 for heavens sake's her weight is fine .
my 5 year old weights 53 pounds and is 43 and1/2 inches tall
and the dr thinks her weight is fine
2007-04-23 11:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by Tweety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I REALLY wouldn't put a seven year old child on a reduced calorie diet. At that age the metabolism is all over the place, at some times growing physically and at others learning at a fast pace etc etc. You don't want to second guess this extremely complex system.
That said, there is no harm in trying to gradually introduce any child to healthy eating habits - cut down on the high fat, high sugar processed junk food and eat lots more fresh fruit and vegetables and lean protein sources such as lean meat and white fish.
Please don't say she doesn't like fruit or veg cos it's just a matter of finding a few fruits and/or vegetables she does like there are millions of species out there.
2007-04-23 18:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very hard to find charts for children, I've looked, but at 7 yrs old she doesn't need to be told she's on a 'diet' as that will result in her feeling deprived, but your brother could easily try planning healthier meals and snacks for all the family and it will do them all good, also adding exercise into the routine like walking to school, or swimming, cycle rides all stuff that can make the little girl feel part of the family with all of them doing it. Walking a dog,
2007-04-23 18:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to BMI it is overweight, but a child should never be put on a diet unless under the supervision of a doctor.
I think it would be more sensible just to encourage healthy eating and regular exercise.
HTH : )
2007-04-23 18:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website it gives the average weight/height for children
http://www.babybag.com/articles/htwt_av.htm
If she doesn't look over weight theres no need for a diet at such a young age maybe just get her into a sporting activity and just cup ot a bit of the rubbish (sweets, chocolate, crisps) etc from her diet
2007-04-23 18:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by Curious-This is bugging me!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly dont think that is overweight. If he is concerned about her weight, maybe try to set a good example for her. Eat healthy and exercise.
2007-04-23 19:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would let her be, kids grow upwards and outwards all the time, if she starts looking podgy in her late teens then i will put her on a diet, but not while she is growing, she could be as thin as a rake in a few years, but i wouldn't encourage dieting now as it could lead to constant dieting in years to come.
2007-04-23 18:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY thats not overweigh at all thats really gd for a 7 year old lol
2007-04-24 04:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by amy_baby123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right on Tweety
2007-04-23 20:27:17 · answer #9 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check her BMI
2007-04-23 18:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋