mfp for kids?

Options
mitch16
mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
(Not really.)

Is anyone aware of any sites similar to mfp, but aimed towards the tween set? My son is 13 and is small of stature--we have always struggled with him getting enough calories in a day (he loves fruit and salads are one of his favorite lunches). He is also very active--right now he is playing lacrosse 2-3x per week and skiing competitively on the weekends. We recently had a setback in that he just had braces put on his teeth so his eating has become a little particular again. At the same time, he is becoming aware of all of the boys his age who are so much taller and larger than he is--yes, I know genetics and puberty play a huge role here--but quite simply, not getting enough calories from quality food and not getting enough sleep is depriving his body of the opportunity to grow. I know that he needs to eat very differently than I do, and right now it's complicated enough to manage my own food diary. Are there any websites out there set up like mfp, with a food diary and possibly a fitness/workout tracker, maybe without the social media aspect, but aimed towards those who are under 18? Definitely not as concerned about weight loss for him at this point--more about, "if you're this active, then you need to make sure you take in this many calories, this many grams of protein to fuel your body..." I am hoping to help make him more accountable for what he eats and teach him to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise for the rest of his life.

Thanks!

Replies

Categories