The only vegetables my kids will eat are corn and beans. How can I get them to try something else?
The only vegetables my kids will eat are corn and beans. I like most others, but I'm the only one in the family that will eat other vegetables. How can I get them to try something else?
Your family's vegetable preferences are most commonly compared to other Americans. Corn and beans are probably the most...
My friend’s 1-year-old has constipation problems and has been put on a high fiber diet by her doctor.
My friend's one year old has constipation problems and has been put on a high fiber diet by her doctor. She is having difficulty getting the baby to eat raw vegetables. She doesn't like to chew things that are too hard. Do you have any ideas for things she might like to eat?
If the...
My son’s pediatrician told me I could start increasing his diet with single foods. I am not sure what is best.
I have a seven-month-old son who has been eating cereal since he was about four months. Vegetables and fruit juice (apple only) since he was about five months all based on doctor's advice. He is in the 95th percentile in both weight and height so his size is not a question, but he still...
What do you think of Feingold’s diet for hyperactive children?
What do you think of Feingold's diet for hyperactive children? My friend told me to take my son off a lot of foods.
The Feingold diet for hyperkinetic children is based on removing all foods with sugar, preservatives, color dyes and salicylates from a child's diet. Specific foods are omitted.
Hyperactive children vary from three to...
I have talked about my weight with my mom and some close friends. I am underweight.
Thank you for the concern, I appreciate it very much. I have already talked about it with my mom and some of my closest friends. I do have an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday to talk about it.
I am 5 feet 11 inches. So I guess I am underweight, but the thing is...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with infants and toddlers?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with infants and toddlers?
The Pediatric Nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with infants, children, and adolescents. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or city/state and the type of service you...
My wife broke her hip and ever since she has been underweight.
My wife fell and broke her hip 2 years ago. Ever since then she has been underweight. She only weighs around 94 pounds. When I try to sneak in larger portions, she notices it and leaves some. I can't get her to eat more. Do you have any suggestions? She can't walk very far...
Autism
Research published in the Pediatrics journal by the Mayo Clinic discusses digestive issues in children with autism. This study was designed to determine if children with autism had more stomach and intestinal problems than children who do not have autism. Stomach and intestinal problems were defined in this study as: "constipation; diarrhea; abdominal bloating,...
I have a two-year-old who will eat anything but meat.
I have a two-year-old who will eat anything but meat. If she does eat meat, all she'll eat is chicken nuggets from McDonald's. I have tried to cut out the sweets in her diet but she still only ever wants to eat her sweets. My question: how do I try and get her to...
I have attention deficit disorder (ADD) and taking Dexedrine to help me out.
I am a 23-year-old female, 5 feet and 9 inches tall. I weigh 124 pounds with my chest being 34 inches, waist 22 inches and hips are at 38 inches, I have a medium size bone structure. In the last six months, I have taken on a full-time job and attend college for more...