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From your measurements her weight is just under the 95th percentile for her age. She is still within normal range however any weight above the 95th percentile is considered overweight. She is still a child and growing. It is recommend increasing children's physical activities (play dance sports) to lose weight and not lower calorie intake due to the need of calories for growth. For her age she needs approximately 1200 calories per day to grow. Limit time in front of the TV or non-active-video games. There have been studies showing the longer the length of time a child sit in front of the TV the greater the weight gain. Here are some additional ideas: Limit high sugar drinks/snacks and try replacing with low fat milk/yogurt fruit and air popped popcorn or low-fat cheese. Additional suggestions: cook only low fat meats (chicken fish loin of pork) or non-meat sources (soy products nuts) low fat vegetarian combinations (rice & beans pasta & beans low fat cheese & pasta) fat free or low fat dairy products (skim milk 1% milk low fat cheese low fat yogurts low fat soy milk/yogurt) use plant oils non trans-fat margarines and eat a lot of fruits salads and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal) and limit ‘junk’ foods. Hoped that helped you.

2014-10-30 04:16:49

Ben