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Hi all,
I am new here.
I would like to ask if the diet suitable for my daughter, an 11 year old girl?
thanks very much for all your advise.
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:22 pm |
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| ladybugnessa
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| full phase 2 should be fine but I would discuss it with her doctor. |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:51 pm |
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| Magna
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In the new book, Dr. A. says he doesn't recommend weight loss plans in general for children. But it might be appropriate for your daughter, if she needs to lose weight. I agree with Nessa - ask your doctor.
That said, there's no harm, and probably a lot of benefit, in using the principles of SBD in choosing your daughter's menu. For example, choose lowfat dairy and meats, whole grains, legumes, plenty of vegetables, and fruits, and minimize fried foods (chips, fries) and foods with added sugars such as candy, cookies, and sodas. If you're doing SBD, your daughter can eat almost all the same food you're eating, too. |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:10 pm |
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| RedRox
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That's interesting because in the past he has said there are no problems with younger children starting in full P2 with added dairy for calcium AND the approval of their pediatrician.
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34252
P2/P3 is really just healthy eating. It's not really "dieting" in the sense most people view a "diet" program. Our whole family eats according to SB principles because it just makes sense. The kids have more leeway for sweets and off plan foods but that's because they don't have the health issues that I have and hopefully if they learn anything along the way from my experience and meal plans, they won't face the same issues I deal with when they get to be my age. |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:48 pm |
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| ladybugnessa
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Magna wrote: In the new book, Dr. A. says he doesn't recommend weight loss plans in general for children.
that's SLIGHTLY out of context Magna.
on page 306 he states that except for THE ENTIRE CHAPTER 8 where he discusses fitness and health for children...
on page 83 he begins an entire chapter on children and adolescents.
on page 85 he quotes a story from Bianca R who has been on SBD since 2003, granted she was a bit past age 11 but she was still a teen when she started her SBD lifestyle.
On page 92 he discusses how the Agatston Research Foundation began implementing a holistic nutrition and lifestyle intervention program in Florida public ELEMENTARY schools.
basically what you quote from page 306 is his 'cover your anatomy answer' where he goes on to say that they should eat SBD lifestyle....
so kids should eat all the SBD approved foods and get as much exercise as feasible as well as probably NOT restrict their food intake based on predefined adult limits.
i personally had girl child on SBD at age 14 with extra fruit and dairy (and fully in phase 2 from day one) and she thrived... |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:10 pm |
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| Magna
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| I think we basically agree on what the book says. In general Dr. A is not in favor of people putting their children on limited diets without a doctor's guidance. But he is in favor of health and fitness for children, including healthy eating - and SBD provides good information about healthy eating. |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:42 pm |
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| RedRox
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| the best way to overcome obesity is not to become obese in the first place! ;) |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:04 pm |
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| rainbow~beach
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RedRox wrote: the best way to overcome obesity is not to become obese in the first place! ;)
Easier said than done though :(
My parents blame me for my fat. They say I shouldn't have eaten so much or so many sweets when I was a kid. I blame my parents, as I was only eating the food THEY gave me. (my childhood obesity led me to being a fat teen and even fatter adult.)
Pah. :roll: |
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:21 am |
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| LaceyL
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Baby L is 19 months old, and some of his favorite foods are: broccoli, salmon, edamame beans, grean beans, chicken tenders w/ ww breading, and all things fruit. He often has oatmeal for breakfast w/ fruit cut up on it. He thinks that ww fig newtons and TJ granola bars are "cookies". He occasionally eats sugary stuff, but it is very occasional. With every meal, I try to get him a serving of whole grain, a serving of veg, a serving of fruit and a healthy protein.
My friends and family gave me a hard time at first, but now they are continually impressed with how he eats.
Obviously, no portion control whatsoever- I let him eat what he is hungry for until he is totally full. (sort of the same principle for free-feeding dogs... :lol: )
For all intents and purposes, his menu is P2/P3 without portion control. |
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Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:33 pm |
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