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My 6 year old daughter is just weighing 10 kgs and I am worried. Kindly let me know what can I do.Her birth weight was 1.6 kg.
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Since she was lbw baby(low birth weight ) child.It is natural for her to be underweight as per the parameters.Check if she is achieving all her milestones timely.You can opt for a private consultation from me at www.apekshapt.in or through practo direct consult.
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If other than weight shez healthy , active and growth is fine . Then it’s seen in many kids now a days . Still focus on healthy diet ,good fats and nutrition guide. Plz consult personally for proper guidance
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She needs to take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for her.
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Hello practo user,
We have a diet plan for school going children which includes
. To get ideal weight and height
. To increase immunity
. To meet their daily requirements
. To enhance their nutrition status for building their healthy future.
. Many more
But before prescribing any thing we need some information like
. Vitals
. Purpose
. Medical history
. Family history
. Physical activity
. Daily routine
And many more
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Dt.Ankita
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Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you.
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Ms. Geetanjali
Dietitian/Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, the child has been on the lower side of the bar since the birth. Ideally at her age, according to RDA should be around 25 kg. Weight gain these days has become as difficult as weight loss, but as we know nothing is impossible with a proper diet and a healthy lifestyle. Let the gain in the weight be through healthy natural sources rather than through medication. You would have to try increasing her appetite, how we do that is, by increasing the amount of food she eats each time. When ever she eats, she must eat an energy dense meal, that comes from food rich in all the 3 nutrients, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Increase the intake of 1st class proteins in her diet, that comes majorly form the animal sources, also can be achieved by mixing the cereals and the pulse. The intake of fat should be preferred from the invisible sources, that is from the nuts and oil seeds, as they contain the healthy fats. Include both the fresh as well as the dried fruits in her diet, during the mid meals, as the a energy dense. Along with the diet, exercise is also necessary as that will help you increase the lean body mass. Let her go to the garden make friends and play, have physical activity. Avoid giving gadgets to children.
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Ms. Shalu Ahuja
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi....
No doubt weight is vry less.Give milk, fruits,veges nd gud fats.If she is unable to eat properly,add small frequent meals.Get all d test done.fr ny further queries contact slimEra
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