does a 4 yr old child need to go on a diet, she weighs 48 lbs.?
548729
no, no, no NO NO NO. A 4 year old child should never go on a diet.I don't know exactly how heavy she should be but just make sure she eats sensibly and gets plenty of exercise(most 4 year olds like to run around a lot anyway)
399268
Go to the site listed below, click on the link for children and teens, enter the required information and it will tell exactly where she stands:\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/inde... \n\nPlease be aware that at 11, her weight is not written in stone.  Once she gets her period, she will start to slim down some.  In the meantime, she can cut out junk food and fast food in addition to drinking water instead of soda.  Those few changes will make a lot of difference.
1077062
as far as weight loss, yes it works...at first.  after awhile, her metabolism will adjust to how much she is eating and she'll find out her weight won't go down anymore unless she stops eating completely.  at this point, with her metabolism so slow, if she eats even an extra cookie (anything that pushes her over what she normally eats), she'll probably gain weight...and gain it back fast.
979926
you are right to intervene and worry. im 5'2 and when i was 18 i weighed 88 lbs and still thought i was fat. i hardly ate and whatever i did eat i threw up. my friends went to the school guidance counselor and told her...i was furious! but you have to do the same thing. shes so young and her body is still growing. she is missing needed nutrients and it could get so bad she could stop getting her period, start losing her hair, faint or even die. i didnt gain the weight back until i went to college and gained the freshman 15 putting me at a normal weight. its a psychological thing too. maybe talk to her first....find out why shes not eating. it could be the media always emphasizing skinny is better or it could be problems at home or with a boy and she is seeking attention in a very detrimental way. but as soon as possible tell someone close to you or her. you need to get her help quickly before something serious happens. you will be doing the right thing.
170842
I just joined and I have a points guide. . .first off they say that children under the age of 17 needs medical permission.  The point guide I have is for adults and this is the breakdown:\n\nYour weight right now / daily point target:\nless than 150 # / 20 * points\n150 - 174  / 22 points\n175 - 199  / 24 points\n200 - 224  / 26 points\n225 - 249  / 28 points\n250 - 274  / 30 points\n275 - 299  / 31 points\n300 - 324  / 32 points\n325 - 349  / 33 points\n350 or more / 34 points\n\n* = growing teenagers - females under the age of 16, increase your daily points target by 2 for an extra serving of milk products. \n\nI hope this helps, however an 11 year old weighing only 98 pounds truly shouldn't have to worry about anything, especially if the "entire family" is on board with weight watchers.  She should be eating healthy foods because the parents are preparing healthy foods.
478113
should be having 5 small balanced meals daily.\n\nCan't have too much bread and starch in any one.\nIf there is continued weight loss ( two to three weeks ) you need to get her to her doctor.
1057268
Ask the doctor before giving such a thing, I think it is in formula???? if it is, it may be processed differently, stick with the regular diet for a child that age, and when you do start giving this start slowly, a very little at a time.
671582
try checking out the doc..as in d dietitian..if she should put on weight then she should eat,eat,eat....she can have brownies,doughnuts,ice cerams..wat not..i feel she can drink a lot of milk...if her apetite is not good then u can consider de-worming..4 her height factor..she can play basketball..or heheh she can wear HEELS!!..if u ask me i dont know y this problem is actually gonna b a prob with the officials...i dun thnk so......b +ve..hope 4 d best......actually speaking i dont thnk they will consider this a prob 4 she is just fine right!!!
695652
3 year olds don't have eating disorders.  My eldest daughter did the same thing when she was about 2 years old and again at 5 years of age.  When I took her to the doctor, he told me to leave her alone, watch for dehydration, give her plenty of water or other liquids, and that when she got hungry she'll come to me for food.  Within 2 weeks she started eating again.  To be on the safe side, take her to your physician anyway, there could possibly be something wrong with her and she cannot formulate the correct words to be able to tell you.
1064799
So long as she is eating, and is still overweight, I would not be too concerned. If she starts to eat even less, or stops eating around people, or has reached a healthy weight, and continues this regimen, then I would be concerned. If she reaches that point, and will not listen to you, you may need to involve someone else, like her parents.
964854
Your daughtar's weight falls within normal range for her age.  It sounds like she's heading toward an eating disorder, so please get her help now.  Watch her environment and even the comments you make about your own weight.  Little girls believe everything their mother say and more often than not mold try to emulate this behavior.\n\nThis is also a good time to teach her about nutrition and healthy eating. To let her know that food is there to nourish us.  That it's not our enemy, nor our security blanket when things go wrong.  Let her know that she's fine as she is and gently encourage her to eat well and exersice.  Not to loose weight, but to stay healthy.
441021
Know what you mean. 48 years old with a 26 and 23 year old and a 21 month old. I have plenty of will power. Yes I will have seconds. Yes I will have desert. It's won't power that I seem to lack! No I won't have that chocolate eclair! Determination has been my key. Don't try to diet. Try instead simply to eat healthy. Fresh fruits and veggies, fish and chicken. Stay away from processed foods, packaged foods, or anything fried. Drink plenty of water. Use olive oil and snack on raw almonds or walnuts. Just a few are very filling. By doing this I have lost 51 pounds and I feel terrific! More energy than I've ever had.
1047045
if she is not eating you should take her to the doctor! babies need to eat, and they certainly should not be "lean". your child is not getting enough nutritien, so she needs to be taken to the hospital.
1125145
24 year old boy?\n\nNo need to fatten up, when you have a kid (or should I say your g/f or wife get prego) you will put on weight... I speak from experiance...\n\nI had the simular stats as you (25y/o, 5'11" @ a 150 lbs) and I put on 30lbs when wife #1 got prego and kept 20lbs... pregnancy #2 gained 30lbs kept 20-then gained the other 10 back over the course of 18 months... by the time I was 30y/o I was 195 and at 40 I was supersized (well not quite but I was too heavy for my height and build)...\n\nEnjoy being a lightweight while you can...
474473
Take them to their doctor first. You may think your child is overweight, when in fact the child is fine. Your docotr will probably give you a plan is weight loss is needed.\n\nGet them outside to PLAY. Have them eat nutrious food, no junk food. MOST of all...YOU do it too. Let your child see that it is fun to exercise and eat healthy.
585824
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Your Doctor should have told you this lifting to much weight can harm you and your baby! The doctors usualy say not to lift more than 10lbs! And your three and 12 year old is able to walk so let her/him so she/he can become a little more independent! I had six kids and all was born pretty close together believe me you don't want to have to end up carrying the baby and the toddler at the same time if you have to and you toddler is tiered of walking use a stroller or a wagon!
609121
My daughter is three months old, my second daughter!\nI started walking two weeks after she was born. Ate right. No sugar or bad carbs. I'm nursing and began daily exercise. about 15 minutes of stretching and 45 minutes of Ball exercises. I already have a 29 inch waist and I'm still working on it. \nIts a dedication, if you want to loose the weight you have to stick with it. during the first two or three weeks you wont see much results but once you reach four weeks it just starts melting away.\nDont rush your self and good luck!