High Cholesterol: Preschooler
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Cholesterol and Whole Milk
Asked by A.Z. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2008
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My husband told me last night that he heard (I think from the news or something like that) if there is a history of high cholesterol in your family, and especially if ...
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- The rule for milk is as follows: <1yo - formula 1-2yo - whole milk 2yo+ - 1% milk Anything different is to be with the advice of your doctor. Your daughter ...
- You need to do what you think is best, but I have raised three of my children without using whole milk, or much milk in general. There is dairy in so much of what we e...
- I heard that report. In the very same report, they were talking about now prescribing cholesterol meds to children as young as 8, which just seems crazy to me. I th...
My 3 Year Old Son and Food
Asked by D.K. from Los Angeles
on March 29, 2009
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Hello everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to review my request. I'm so frustrated right now because my 3 year old is got to be the pickiest eater in the wo...
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- You're just going to have to be more strong and not just "give in". Kids will NOT let themselves starve, don't worry! Just try again, telling him that he has to eat a ...
- This is tough. All I can say is: DON'T GIVE IN!!! If I were you, I would give him a plate of food. One piece (not enough to fill him up) of one thing that he likes...
- Wow, picky eaters, that is such a common topic. Before you read this, please know that I am a Family Success Coach and you might not like what I have to say. I will sh...
4-Year-old Seems Obssesed with Food?
Asked by T.A. from Sacramento
on October 16, 2008
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okay, so i will start out by saying that i don't want any nasty e-mails telling me i am going to give my child an eating disorder. i already know this is a touchy subj...
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- You've already gotten a lot of great advice and I have one more thing I didn't see, but maybe I missed. One of the reasons a lot of people (not just kids) are taking ...
- give her food whenever she wants it. however, offer her only low-calorie, healthy snacks when she's hungry between meals. carrot sticks, hummus, celery, oranges, etc...
- Dear T., My, it seems there are so many questions regarding eating recently. I think you should be very glad that your daughter is a good eater. Just make sure that ...
Natural Way to Help ADHD for 4 Year Old
Asked by M.C. from Las Vegas
on September 30, 2008
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My son is 4 years old and was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. My husband and I tried medication for 2 1/2 weeks because he was having a hard time at school and at h...
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- I have a 12 yr. old son that was diagnosed w/ ADHD at age 8 and a 3 yr. old diagnosed w/ autism and after a lot of research found out that their diet has a lot to do w...
- Common to both Autism & ADHD is the negative impact certain foods - esp milk products and glutens - have on children. My mom's best friend works with children with au...
- There are MANY natural remedies that you can try. I personally went with a friend of mine who had ADD and her daughter had ADHD to Robin at Health Hut on Rainbow and ...
Does My 3 Year Old Weigh Too Much?
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on December 9, 2006
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I just wanted some opnions. I have a 3 year old ,turned three 10-25-06, She weighs 37 pounds and is 38 1/2 inches tall. Should I be concerned about her weight and shou...
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- My daughter was born in March of 2003 and weighed in at 6lbs 13oz. My son was born in October of 2005 and weighed 7lbs 4oz. My daughter is 40lbs and 42in. She wears ...
- Glad they said not to worry about this. I have been told all along to not worry about my son's weight. He turned 3 in May and now weighs 42 lbs. The important thing ...
- My son was three on October 1st he weighed 9 lbs. 15 oz. at birth. He is 38.5 inches and 32 pounds. My four year old is 39 inches and 43 pounds. Half an inch and eleve...
High Calorie Recipes
Asked by D.H. from Canton
on June 13, 2011
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My daughter is 5 and is very underweight. Her doctor just tells me to give her peanut butter and milkshakes. I'm looking for some high calorie foods to give her sinc...
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- My dd was under the 5th percentile too...ask about zinc supplements. It helped improve dd's appetite.
- throw tons of cheese in everything you give her! cheese is great because its so versitile! good luck!
- Does she like Bacon? My kids will eat as much as I put in front of them. Add bacon, cheese, whole milk and butter to everything. How about Homemade Mac N Chees...
High Risk Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 9, 2008
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I recently found out that I'm almost 10 weeks pregnant. When I went to the doctor he advised that normally 35 years and older are considered to be high risk. I know o...
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- Over 35 is considered "high-risk" automatically, whether you have any risk factors or not, which is ridiculous. I had my ds at 35 and my last dd at 39 and both could ...
- The label of "high risk" is merely the beginning of a greater maternity scare tactic to get you to agree to a litany of invasive and expensive testing - not to mention...
- The best thing you can do for you and your baby is not to worry. In my opinion doctors these days are quick to put alot of people on "high risk",and for being 35,I tho...
High Energy Child
Asked by E.B. from Portland
on December 31, 2008
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My four year old is VERY high energy. Most people who spend at least 30 minutes with him understand what I am saying. He never stops. From 7am to 8:30pm. The child wil...
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- The first thing to realize is you and your husband are not alone! One of my closest friends has 2 like yours and my husband and i are one of the few people that can he...
- I took my son swimming once a week at the Mountlake Terrace pool. It was the only activity that could compete with my son's energy levels. Perhaps they could swim in...
- If you feel like your son is outside the norm, it is worth talking to your doctor about. Your doctor may have additional ideas for you, or may be able to help you fig...
4-Year Old Daughter with Low Weight...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on February 3, 2012
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This seems to be my day for questions. I took my daughter in for her 4-year well check up with her pediatrician. Her ped is absolutely wonderful and I trust her opin...
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- My son is small too. He is 4 1/2 now and weighs about 34 pounds. But my husband and I are not real big people. I am 5'8" and about 125-130 and my husband is about 6...
- My 5y weights 38 lbs. I wouldn't freak out until you speak to the nutritionist. There are ways to increase the protien and nutirents of meals without adding butter.
- It amazes me that, in a country struggling with massive obesity, the doctors end up stressing mothers out about how LITTLE their children weigh! I really agree with De...
My 4 Year Old Son Is Never Full!
Asked by J.S. from Charlottesville
on March 31, 2008
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OK, I admit that my husband and I like to eat as much as the next girl/guy, but my son can "out-eat" me. It seems like he never gets full, or says he isn't full. We ...
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- J S, Try to make sure food is never a power play--for you or your son. Don't use food as a reward or a punishment. Just feed him healthy food when he says he's hungr...
- As others have said make sure he is drinking enough and is not eating out of boredom. Then look at your and your husbands eating habits..is there something there that...
- There is a pretty well documented disorder of people who have to have the cabinets locked. Try taking him to a nutritionalist and a pediatrician and get his thyroid ch...
