Is there any vitamin supplements or natural foods that can aid growth?
I have two children one eight years and the other six years. Both of them are the smallest in height in their school classes. My wife and I are of medium to above medium in height so I don't think it is a hereditary problem. Is there any vitamin supplements that can aid growth...
My daughter’s preschool recently said the lunch meal I had provided for her did not meet all of the food groups.
The Fitness Partner Connection Jumpsite receives quite a few nutrition questions. We usually answer the basic ones ourselves and send the more complex cases to Ask the Dietitian or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. However, I just received a really basic question that perplexed me, so I had to ask you personally.
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I have an 11 year boy who is 5 feet 1 inch and weighs 132 pounds.
I have an 11-year-old male is 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 132 pounds. Thanking you in advance and looking forward to your reply.
Your son is tall and heavy for age with a BMI of 25.8. A healthy weight range is 105 - 116 pounds. A healthy BMI for his height and age...
What should my children weigh? How can I help them avoid being extremely overweight like me?
My nine and a half-year-old son is 56 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. He has always been large for his age.
My six-year-old daughter is 46 inches tall and weighs 50 pounds. She has always been average for her age.
I am extremely overweight and my husband is of average weight. As a family, we...
My twin girls are always sick. Are there foods to boost their immune systems?
I have twin girls who are 5 years old. Since they have started school it seems as if they are always kind of sick. In any given week they could each have a gross cough, runny nose, upset stomachs, and headaches. They eat fairly healthy for kids (they prefer fruits and veggies over candy...
I took my son to the doctor with a constant stomachache and he concluded that he had cranky bowels.
I have an 11-year-old son who has a constant stomach ache. It doesn't seem to bother him except at bedtime. He goes through the day fine, but at bedtime - or close to it - his stomach hurts. I have taken him to the doctor several months ago with this problem, and he concluded...
According to the doctor’s chart, my 6-year-old son is 15 pounds overweight. Should I put him on a diet?
According to the doctor's chart, my six-year-old son is 15 pounds overweight. Should I put him on a diet?
What did his doctor say about your son's weight? Was he/she concerned? How tall is he? Does his weight compare to his height?
In children, 0 to 18 years of age, their height should correlate to their...
I am looking for the daily calorie requirements for my children ages 3, 6, and 9.
Hello. I am looking for information for my children ages 3, 6 and 9. I would like to know the daily calorie requirements for them. Also, can you tell me how many servings of bread, fat, dairy they need per day?
We are trying to develop a healthy diet for my entire family to follow....
My daughter is constipated. Her doctor told me to give her prunes but no apples or bananas.
I was very glad to find your website.
My 2-year-old has great problems with constipation. It grieves me to see her so distressed. All the pediatrician told me is to give her prunes and don't give her apples or bananas. I read on your site that apples (especially the peel) are good for constipation. Do...
The only vegetables my kids will eat are corn and beans. How can I get them to try something else?
The only vegetables my kids will eat are corn and beans. I like most others, but I'm the only one in the family that will eat other vegetables. How can I get them to try something else?
Your family's vegetable preferences are most commonly compared to other Americans. Corn and beans are probably the most...