Comments on: Ask the Dietitian: My Child is Overweight, Should I Feed Him Differently? http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/01/ask-the-dietitian-my-child-is-overweight-should-i-feed-him-differently/ Where Parents Go for Credible Nutrition Advice Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:43:58 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: TwinToddlersDad http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/01/ask-the-dietitian-my-child-is-overweight-should-i-feed-him-differently/comment-page-1/#comment-619 TwinToddlersDad Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:49:22 +0000 http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/?p=2407#comment-619 Overall I agree with your recommendation. Switching to a healthier menu with more fruits and veggies and cutting down on snacks will also help. Another trick would be to offer less in the first serving and give seconds only if they ask for more (without passing judgment of course or making any comments). Yet another idea would be to feed them at separate times if possible. Your suggestion about physical activity is right on the mark. Even if one child is "hefty", if he is running around and spending enough time playing outdoors, his "sweet tooth" should not be a concern. Only if the trend of "overweight" on the growth chart continues, specific actions may be needed. But until then, it is better to treat both the kids the same way. Overall I agree with your recommendation. Switching to a healthier menu with more fruits and veggies and cutting down on snacks will also help. Another trick would be to offer less in the first serving and give seconds only if they ask for more (without passing judgment of course or making any comments). Yet another idea would be to feed them at separate times if possible.

Your suggestion about physical activity is right on the mark. Even if one child is “hefty”, if he is running around and spending enough time playing outdoors, his “sweet tooth” should not be a concern.

Only if the trend of “overweight” on the growth chart continues, specific actions may be needed. But until then, it is better to treat both the kids the same way.

]]>