children dieting?

I agree with you a young child shouldn't diet at all. If your child's pediaterion isn't worried about her weight then she has nothing to worry about. Yes those kids teasing her are bullies and that she is prefect that way she is. We where made the way we were suppose to look even if that means we are bigger then other girls our age every bodies is bodies is different and we are meant to look different we all looked the same then we would be one of a kind. No one will ever be like her she is unique in her way. Cutting out certain things like yes sugar is good keeping natural sugars are better for anyone.

I agree in placing a child in a diet. Maybe there should be a plan, and it depends on the condition of the child. If he or she is almost obese, I must put him or her in a strict diet, with the help of a doctor or nutritionist. I believe this practice may be carried until he or she got older. The diet module should be place it in a play like environment, so he or she can adopt and accept it easily. Also, in order to avoid such several diseases like heart diseases, diabetes and even cancer. It really pays to be wise and healthy nowadays. Thanks

Well if you think about we are all on diets per say. what does our diet consist of? We all need to balance what we eat with some type of exercise. I pretty much eat what I want, but then what I usually want are things that are good for me, like fruits veggies etc. Don't get me wrong I eat my fair share of goodies both salty and sweet and I don't much care to exercise, but I do like to go for walks so that's my exercise. And it's ok to eat several times a day, just make sure what you're eating isn't going to put the weight on you especially if you have a low metabolism. Eat slowly that way you know when you're full and you'll use up what you eat.

No one should diet. Anyone, young or old can lose or maintain weight with simply eating healthy. Limit sugary foods, fatty foods, high calorie-low nutritional value foods. You should also increase your activity level. When you change your diet, you body thinks something is wrong and adjusts your metabolism to compensate. You might be taking in less calories, but your body sees it as deprivation of something and it will adjust to not use as much energy. If you increase your activity, it keeps that balance that is needed to lose or maintain a certain weight. I lost 75 pounds with this method, One easy way to do it make your food colorful. In other words, if it is white in color, eat very little. If it is green, red, etc. Eat more. Eat grilled or baked meats in place of fried. And get up and move. I walked everyday, at leasta mile, but usually two. As far as the bullying, that is going to happen regardless. It needs to be dealt with accordingly. Always encourage your child to build that self esteem.

Don't put her on a specific diet plan those can be harmful for children because the calorie intake and nutrition they need. Instead fix her diet. The way she eats daily. Take into consideration her age and height. Children normally need to take in more calories because they're still growing and and look into healthy food. Meaning going wheat instead of white bread. Natural sugared foods instead of processed snacks that claim to be "healthy". Also make sure she has plenty of exercise. A child her age should be playing outside at LEAST two hours a day or have 30 minutes of active things to do. (: Good luck with this my own little sister is now 11 and is very conscious about what she eats BUT is very healthy for her age.

dieting for children is not good.nowdays children concern is related to fashion all the time. but dieting affects their health. dieting makes prone to diseases.

Like your daughter, my daughter is a big girl as well. She is going to be ten years old this year and she is only about eight inches shorter than I am and she inherited my tendency to be on the hefty size. She has actually told me that she wanted to go on a diet since she was five years old. However, I don't think that is something that is acceptable for a child her age as she is still growing and needs more nutrients. Instead, we are all trying to do exercises together more often and we are trying to eat more fruits and vegetables. I don't even buy any sweet snacks for our home any more.

I think it's wrong to put children on a diet. Many kids like sweets and junk food though, so starting to eat more heathy definitely helps. But otherwise if she is not obese just this is how her body is built, it makes no sense. I was taller and heavier than my classmates too and they criticized me a lot too. I even ate less than them. Later when I was a teenager I tried to lose weight, but when I reached a weight that was perfect for others, I just looked skinny and terrible. No, it's not a solution. I would just encourage her to be active and eat healthy, and let her know that she is good the way she is.

I think diet is not proper for children. She is currently in its infancy. Maybe you can give your daughter a grasp that diet is not a good idea for her. You can help her in controlling what she eats, do not give allowance for the pocket money because she can buy herself a wide range of snacks that are not healthy and contain high cholesterol levels. You should make provision for school and do not let her just sit at home. Maybe you could include her in dance classes or swimming. One of my nephews are the same age as your daughter is also very fat 2 years ago, but now her weight dropped dramatically after attending dance classes 4 times a week. It seems like a lot of calories reduced in her dance classes.

I don't think there's anything wrong with a young person dieting, in fact it would be better for her health and her heart as well. While they are young they need to learn how to discipline themselves about the food that they take so that they can enjoy a healthy lifestyle when they grow.

Kids that shows obesity should be on a diet with proper nutrition and discipline on the food intake. I know it would be difficult for me to imposed on this to my kids but I have to explain to them the importance of this process in order to be physically fit and healthy. Likewise they would not be teased by their peers. When I'll start to have diet to my kids I must see to it that I'll buy only food that is best for them. I may now limit some sweets, chocolates, junk foods and any other foods that is best source to become an obese. I'll will also go with them to have an exercise and enjoy what they doing at the same time acquire the desired normal body weight and figure.

lol..your daughter is so cute..it mean she's already mature enough so that she's being sensitive of what she hears. It's ok if she's big, otherwise its cute to see your child is healthy and it means that you take care them well. Try to go the Doctor and if she's already obese then she should take dieting.

I don't think it's wrong, even if she's dieting you have to make sure she eat a right amount of nutrious foods with proper vitamins and mineral. I think the stuff that you can limit her to eat is sweets and other junk food. But you have to make sure she would get much of vegetables and fruits, and all the wholesome foods

i dont like children going on a diet , it affects their health a lot

You are right, they are teasing her because of her build. He might just be larger than her age or any other in her school. I think you just be careful or cautiuos with her diet. As long as she took right amount of nutrients and healthy foods, there's nothing worng with it.