Kid diets

dwarfer22

Just curious if anyone knows of any website where i can get info on kids diets. My son is a bit overweight and I just want to see what his daily requirements are and what he should be eating. I was always heavy so I'm afraid I have no idea what a "normal" kids meal should look like. I thought i saw something online about a new kids oriented weightloss community site , but I don't remember what it was and I can't find anything good online so far. Any help would be appreciated.

sunbeam11

You can go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/ to get print outs of the new and improved USDA food guide pyramid. It is more tailored now and you can get one for you, one for your husband and even a kid version for your son. You will all 3 have different nutrition requirements. I printed out the Preschoolers pyramid and put it on my fridge to help me keep it in mind when preparing my 3 year old daughter's meals. It will tell you in cups/ounces how much of each basic food group you need per day. Hope that helps!

ETA: on the side bar, to the left, look under Specific Audiences and select your son's age group...Click "My Pyramid Plan", then you enter a little basic info and it will calculate it for you and you can print that chart out.

That_Girl

Once you figure out what he needs based on age and height, make sure he gets at LEAST 30 minutes of running around everyday when he gets home from school.

I have an 11 year old daughter and we watch her pretty closely. We don't deny her anything but we taught her about portion control and healthy choices, but it's ok to have treats sometimes too.

When we notice her pudgin out (as kids do as they mature lol) we just run her around more and let her have seconds only on salads and veggies.

dwarfer22

Excercise is tough to come by this time of year. Winter in wisconsin does not lend itself to alot of outdoor activities. I think i gotta cut down his portion size and not be so lazy in his food prep. Lunchables, poptarts, don't equal healthy eating. Thx for advice!

lkm111

I would say talk to his pediatrician first. Next, I would have him load up on fresh fruit and vegetables and make sure he eats protein that isn't fried. That will go a long way to help him get the nutrients he needs and keep him full. Plus it seems pretty simple.

For movement in the winter, I would suggest a Wii (I know, it's pricey) and a game that requires a lot of movement. My daughter is thin, but she loves to do "Just Dance" and the Wiil Sports games.

Just my $.02. Your son is fortunate to have a parent that cares so much about him!