Calorie counting for children

Carrievaught
Carrievaught Posts: 25
in Health and Weight Loss
My 11 year old daughter isn't overweight, but she does have a belly. Now I've cut down on a lot of her sweets, but she needs more calories in her diet than I get because she is growing. I don't know any good websites to go on to see how to improve her diet. I've gotten her to eat healthier, but I'm concerned now she may not be eating enough. Please help.

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  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    great post, anxious for some answers, i have an 8 year old whos a little chubby but not fat, ive been cutting out sweets for her.
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
    Umm.. vegetables, fruit, lean meats etc etc ... this is not rocket science. save the sweets etc for treats.

    Set a good example and eat healthy yourself, just give your children smaller portions.
  • Nanba007
    Nanba007 Posts: 79 Member
    I would be careful with this putting a 11 yr old on a diet it may backfire on you. Also she is preteen and we all know what her body is going through. Just teach her good choices.
  • jrbb03092
    jrbb03092 Posts: 198 Member
    If you're interested in purchasing a book (or you may be able to find it at your local library), this one is fantastic in terms of feeding children and making sure they develop a healthy relationship with food:

    http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Feeding-Healthy-Family-Eaters/dp/0967118921
  • Carrievaught
    Carrievaught Posts: 25
    If you're interested in purchasing a book (or you may be able to find it at your local library), this one is fantastic in terms of feeding children and making sure they develop a healthy relationship with food:

    http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Feeding-Healthy-Family-Eaters/dp/0967118921
    Thank you very much! I put it in my wish list. I really appreciate the help.

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