Protein shakes - attn parents
kasicrawford
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Is it okay to let your kids drink protein drinks? I have a three year old who always want to drink them! I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or not....
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idk but I'm interested in the answer. bump0
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My guess would be no - they have such high levels of protein. IE taking 2 shakes a day with healthy dinners I am over my recommended protein intake through MFP.
I can only imagine for a child the recommended protein allowance would be a lot less.
Maybe half a portion once a week or something as a treat.0 -
I dont know either but wanna know...BUMP!0
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It will give him angry, aggressive, violent mood swings.
Be careful!0 -
If my kids want a drink of mine I'm okay with it. I use a powder that has no artificial sugars or anything so it doesn't bother me. We don't eat meat daily so I don't think the extra protein hurts them.0
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Why not make some sort of fruit smoothie for your 3 yo when you're making up your protein shake?0
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I was curious myself. I am going to start taking them and I know my kids will bug me to drink some too.0
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I would absolutely rely on your pediatrician for this information, and not MFP.0
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It will give him angry, aggressive, violent mood swings.
Be careful!
Before anybody flames me, I need to point out that that was sarcasm.0 -
I would absolutely rely on your pediatrician for this information, and not MFP.
^ This
What I can tell you though, when I make one for myself and my son wants some I make his own smoothie with frozen berries and whole milk, that way he thinks he is having what I am having, yet is getting something he needs anyway.0 -
I would NOT do that without consulting with your pediatrician. That could cause problems with one so small I would think.0
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I would absolutely rely on your pediatrician for this information, and not MFP.
^ This
What I can tell you though, when I make one for myself and my son wants some I make his own smoothie with frozen berries and whole milk, that way he thinks he is having what I am having, yet is getting something he needs anyway.
This ^^ is a great idea.0 -
I'm not sure if it is ok or not for them to drink adult protein shakes but my kids wanted to mine also. I bought them Pediasure and sometimes make them fruit smoothies to give them when I have mine.0
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My guess would be no - they have such high levels of protein. IE taking 2 shakes a day with healthy dinners I am over my recommended protein intake through MFP.
I can only imagine for a child the recommended protein allowance would be a lot less.
Maybe half a portion once a week or something as a treat.
FYI: MFP protein limits are extremely low0 -
It will give him angry, aggressive, violent mood swings.
Be careful!
Before anybody flames me, I need to point out that that was sarcasm.
Thanks! I was like really!! Lol0 -
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I'm not a doctor... just a mom of several. My third child was put on protein shakes when she was a year old for being underweight, so they can have their place...but I'd still run it by the doc.
*also want to add--she's a heart baby. They are often very small, so it wasn't that she was malnourished in any way. I definitely feed my children, and feed them well.0 -
My sisters ex husband game them to his little boy all the time.
He got FRIKKEN HUGE.
Not like muscular huge, but you know, fat, but it wasn't normal fat, it was like sumo fat.
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No, protein shakes not needed by and not good for the child.0
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I would absolutely rely on your pediatrician for this information, and not MFP.
^^^^^ The absolute and definitive answer.0 -
MFP's protein recommendation is very low. There's no reason to treat it as a maximum. I'm guessing you don't know anything about nutrition, based on your comment, so I think it's very irresponsible for you to be giving someone advice about their child's nutrition.My guess would be no - they have such high levels of protein. IE taking 2 shakes a day with healthy dinners I am over my recommended protein intake through MFP.
I can only imagine for a child the recommended protein allowance would be a lot less.
Maybe half a portion once a week or something as a treat.0 -
Uh, I wouldn't. I would also agree that something involving your CHILD shouldn't be thrown out to a bunch of MFP folks. We're not all necessarily IDIOTS, but we're all not necessarily pediatricians. However, that being said, when I make myself a protein shake, I also make my kids a smoothie with yogurt and berries and almond or skim milk. They love it, they think they're drinking one of 'mommy's special drinks', and it's healthy for their little bodies.0
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Baby formula has some protein powder in it as an important component. If your child is overweight or not active (like the average bouncy kid) then it probably wouldn't be a good idea. Don't make it a daily thing because stats say kids go way over protein needs and SOMETIMES that can contribute to childhood obesity Perhaps they would like a more kid friendly shake like PediaSure with all the necessary vitamins and minerals and an easy 7g of protein.0
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I have let my 9 yr old have some but not as a regular thing. If your kid is real young, maybe get pediasure so that they can have their own shake with mommy.0
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I would absolutely rely on your pediatrician for this information, and not MFP.
This. And, I'd probably pass on the protein shakes. If your child really wants a drink like that, choose a child suitable one, like the Pediasure shakes.0 -
These are most likely minimums as they are quite low for every age group. The amount of milk and cheese my son (17months old) eats would put him over that intake, and some days he eats meat on top of that.0 -
My guess would be no - they have such high levels of protein. IE taking 2 shakes a day with healthy dinners I am over my recommended protein intake through MFP.
I can only imagine for a child the recommended protein allowance would be a lot less.
Maybe half a portion once a week or something as a treat.
FYI: MFP protein limits are extremely low
The MFP recommendations are the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine and are not low for the average person, though they might be for those that "lift heavy" and are trying to build muscle. Going over the recommendations is not safe for everyone.0 -
Boost makes a kids shake: 7g protein
http://www.kidessentials.com/nutrition-shakes?gclid=CKf16p-vr68CFY0BQAodskEApw
Edit: I would just give a 3year old child chocolate milk, make it a shake in the blender with some ice cubes.... a glass of whole milk has 8g of protein.
When I'm making my protein shake I just make my 17year old a shake with just yogurt & frozen fruit (no protein powder)0 -
Definitely call your kid's Dr/PA/Nurse Practitioner. If your child's primary care provider isn't a jerk, you shouldn't even need to schedule a visit in order to ask, just call and ask one of the nurses, they will consult with the provider and call you back.0
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These are most likely minimums as they are quite low for every age group. The amount of milk and cheese my son (17months old) eats would put him over that intake, and some days he eats meat on top of that.
I wasn't entirely sure if it would be helpful, I only use it as a guideline, just thought I would share.
I support the 'speak to a pediatrician' thought though.0
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