My 2 year old daughter dont eat much & have become very choosy, I am worried about her health.?
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As long as she is getting the nutrients she needs in the foods she does eat it shouldnt be a problem. My fiance is 22 and from the time he was about your daughters age he only ate 4 things his whole life until now. Spaghetti, peanut butter crackers, french fries and ice cream. Thats ALL he ate his WHOLE life. That is until he met me. Now im slowly getting him to try new things. He eats burgers and hot dogs now and pizza things like that. But my main point is he has been healthy his whole life from eating only those 4 things.
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An hour or two?  Sounds like a friend of mine daughter.  Have you looked into a food allergy?  You don't say how old she is, what she eats, or how much, but I would look into that.\n\nIt turned out that my friends daughter has **ciliac**(spelling may be off) [EDIT: I put crones in there first, my mistake] disease.  She can not eat wheat products (bread, pasta, etc.)
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I wouldn't dream of cracking jokes on you!\nI'll write more in a minute sorry\n\nHoney, take it easy don't be discouraged because 60 lbs is not that much if your baby is 6 months. You took 9 months to put that weight on, remember? Now it may a good time to start shedding those, but  your precious baby comes first (BTW, congratulations!!) so you don't want to take diet pills or anything that might get you nervous, anxious or stressed out, or also starving and weak. \n\nSo please go slowly, forget those brownies for a while, go for fresh fruits and veggies, whole cereals, skim dairy , lean meats, fish, forget the seasonings, mayo, heavy cream, ice cream, cookies, cakes, etc. You can have some occasionally, for example on Sundays, but don't eat them on a daily basis. If you fill up on soup, veggies and lean meats, you won't feel the need for sugaries and if you do go for a yogurt or baked apple with just a little sugar, or a sundae made with fruits, you'll be needing all the vitamins you can get! \n\nTry to walk a little, for example stroll down with your baby, remain as active as you can, be dinamic and joyful. You have to be at your best not only for you and hubby but especially for your girl, she needs you at your best. No one will be judging you for your baby fat, I assure you! Just go slowly, take it easy and don't obsess (I am repeating myself, sorry...) \n\nLife is beautiful! Your daughter is beautiful! You are beautiful! Just forsake processed foods, cut just a tiny bit from each of your portions, be active, and you'll start seeing some progress, I promise you.\n\nGood luck! All the best for you and Baby!!
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sounds like your daughter is running the show.  let her get good and hungry.  i bet she'll eat then.
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It sounds like she may have some issues with food. Does she ever complain that she feels fat or overweight, does she seem obsessesive about her body? \n\nShe is underweight at 101lb and if it continues, it could get out of hand. It might be difficult to encourage her to see a doctor, but she really needs to get checked out.\n\nIf it continues and she won't see a doctor, you may need to tell her parents. This may seem like the ultimate betrayal, but there really is no other option or she could become quite ill.\n\nGood luck and you really sound like a wonderfully caring and supportive boyfriend. Take care : )
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Cute baby...how in the world can you take care of her when you feel like crap? GO TO THE DOCTOR! I suspect you are too tired and not eating right...being a super Mom sucks and it is not possible anyway...GO!
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you need get her involved in physical activities. \nsports, etc. to burn off some of the energy.  \n\nkeep the sugar out of the diet...and read more about what exactly is going on with the condition, and try not to use psych meds if at all possible.
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First and foremost, nutrition.\n\nRead nutrition/ingredient panels on food product labels very carefully.\n\nCorn syrup is an insidious food additive that is one of the main culprits in ADHD among children. The processed sugars create a mental state of hyperawareness that results in uncontrollable hyperactivity. It is extremely important that corn syrup, and related corn by-products, like corn starch, are completely eliminated from your daughter's diet.\n\nBe aware: canned and packaged foods, like ketchup, barbecue sauce, gravy, ice cream, wheat bread, frozen lasagna, TV dinners, pot pies, sugary snacks, candy bars, tomato sauce . . . are all corn syrup culprits. Again, look for corn syrup on ingredient labels.\n\nRelated to that: look for any kind of added sugars, like what you get in ice creams, candy bars, sauces . . . Look out for sugar!\n\nNext, try to regulate processed flour products. These are white breads, white pastas, and white rice. They are high-glycemic index carbohydrates, which means they are instantly converted to sugar when digested. You need to switch to whole wheat pasta, brown rice, wild rice, or basmati and whole grain bread (do not use wheat bread!)\n\nThen, try to get her involved in something physical: basketball, softball, martial arts, dance, a game of catch, bicycle riding . . . Physical activity is great for reducing the effects of ADHD.\n\nYou also need to reduce the amount of time spent watching TV and playing video games. These contribute to ADHD.\n\nI am very wary of using herbal remedies on children. Herbs are no more or less potent than over-the-counter drugs, and can cause serious health effects in children. You must consult with a pediatrician before using herbs.\n\nGood wishes for helping your daughter, and I hope you consider my nutritional suggestions.
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It could also be something called pica.  This is an eating disorder that is characterized by the repeated eating of non-nutritive substances over a period of one month or longer.  You need to discuss this with her parents so they can take her to her pediatrcian and discuess with them for a propoer diagnosis and proper treatment.
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She could be dehydrated. You should ask your Dr. also re. symptoms of Diabetes, such as a fruity smell to the breath, increased urination , can't recall the rest. Are there control issues at your house? I only ask because an environment where things are either out of control or one or more people are tending to over-control, that is a perfect set-up for eating disorders. Food & it's consumption ( or lack thereof) becomes the one thing the child can have some control over. You'd better seriously lookinto this with someone with expertise in this field, be safe.
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Make sure you're feeding him a healthy diet for one.  That's all you can do. Also remember to have doctor check ups.  It's not a horrible thing if your child is underweight.  I've been underweight my entire life and I'm healthy.  Talk to your doctor if your very concerned to make sure it's nothing however.  Keep them active and off the couch and they should grow up to normal.
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Maybe she has an allergy to some food item, which she eats often. Ask her to undergo a allergy reaction test to find out which food-item is causing the reaction, and ask her to stop eating that.
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Toddlers can be some really picky eaters and many parents begin to worry about their child’s nutrition because some toddlers push everything away while others … eat everything in sight. It’s really hard to evaluate if a toddler is getting too much or too little and parents worry.\nPicky Toddlers\n\nIt’s okay for a toddler to be picky because most adults don’t like particular foods, it is important to not cater to a child’s specific requests if the food of choice isn’t healthy. Some parents give into the routine of chicken nuggets and French fries, leaving a toddler very limited. Fried foods are not healthy and should be eaten in moderation; these foods lead to overweight toddlers. Parents with picky toddler should experiment with food.\n\nExperiment\n\nIt’s important to experiment at the toddler stage with different foods, different textures and let a toddler develop their own taste. One of the most common mistakes that parents make are by limiting a toddler’s choices. Instead of offering a cookie, offer some steamed carrots for a snack or a peanut butter sandwich with cubed cheese. At dinnertime offer up a couple of vegetables that are tangible finger foods like green beans or broccoli and limit sweets.\n\nMany parents believe that a toddler will refuse to eat vegetables but parents forget that toddlers that are hungry will eat! Sweets are a horrible thing to give toddlers because once a toddler develops a sweet tooth; it can be hard to break.\n\nToddlers with Big Appetites\n\nThere’s nothing wrong with a growing toddler with a big appetite as long as the toddler is getting enough exercise and that weight gain isn’t a problem. If weight gain is a problem then it’s a good idea to start making some menu changes. Many parents don’t give children enough water instead filling a toddler with fatty milks and sugary juices; toddlers need water. Giving a toddler adequate water to drink throughout the day will actually fill up those little tummies and help parents devise a healthy eating schedule of breakfast, lunch, dinner and two-three snacks as recommended.\n\nToddlers with No Appetite\n\nToddlers with no appetite tend to be the ones that most parents worry about and sometimes there’s no cause for concern, other times there is. Parents should consult with a pediatrician for a check up to make sure illness or an underlying condition isn’t present. Most often times, the child just doesn’t want to eat and pediatricians tell parents not to stress about it, simply keep an eye on the toddler.\n\nToddler Eats\n\nToddlers should eat a balanced breakfast, a sensible lunch and a light dinner with a two-three snacks throughout the day just adults should. A balanced breakfast for a toddler could be a bowl of cereal with a banana, an apple pancake or waffle, orange slices with peanut butter toast and even a bowl of oatmeal with apple slices downed with a glass of milk, juice or water. The average lunch for a toddler isn’t complicated either.\n\nTry them out with a tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread, some grapes or a green leafy salad. Children love food that they can play with! Remember snacks can be a cup of yogurt, some raisins or even a few cherry tomatoes. \n\nA toddler can’t be blamed for bad eating habits because they don’t prepare their own food and it’s up to Mom and Dad to make those wise decisions about what to and what not to introduce their children to. Be wise in selecting the foods for toddlers because good nutrition is a great start!
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Change in diet.  She needs more folic acid.
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thats a tough one. you need to make it every clear about how dangerous it is for her not to eat... she may lose some weight, but the other effects are way worse... her hair will fall out, her imune system will shut down... all kinds of things... trust me, and its something she will ALWAYS battle once it starts... instrad, why not talk her into working out with you. even if its only a 30 minute walk 3 days a week, she will notice a difference. im a vegiterian... when i stopped eating meat, i lost a lot of weight... thats not really a diet, but... there are diets too. just show her some of the effects of not eating healthy. a really good weight loss tip thats easy to do, drink LOTS of water... no sodas or tea. water is good for your skin too! your body is in a constant state of dehydration, but when you get pleanty of it, eventually it will let go of all the extra water it retains, because it knows it will get the amount it needs!  so in short- drink loads of water, a healthy diet, work out with her, and above all, keep reminding her of how beautiful she is, and point out her progress! she needs to work on loving herself more, until she does that, she wont ever be happy! good luck hun!
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Reading this was like reading something I had written about my own son who is also a teenager.  He doesn't have diabetes, but he is at the age where I can't tell him anything!!!  Needless to say, I can relate to your situation but understand how yours is different because your daughter's rebellion can impact her health.  Have you called your DR. since the visit when he didn't "back you up"?  I think I'd start by letting him know I wasn't really happy with his approach.  Maybe next time he will more strongly express the importance that she take a more active role in managing this.  \n\nWith my son, the thing I keep coming back to is this:  He's got to make his own mistakes, because he's not going to listen to or learn them from me.  If he misses the bus again because he can't haul out of bed in the morning, he's going to have to "pay the price" of suspension from school, no excuses from me.  In your case, since she won't listen to you (but could get seriously hurt by not listening) are there any pre-teen diabetic support groups that local hospitals have where she can participate with her peers and listen to dr's/rn have open forums about the issues of the disease?  It also might help her deal with some of the other issues she's facing like feeling different.  That's a big deal for this age group.  There have got to be others you would trust for her to talk to, since she's going to rebel against you right now.  Of course she needs you as support/love, but I've just found that right now, they want to do everything BUT what we suggest or ask them to do.
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try checking out the doc..as in d dietitian..if she should put on weight then she should eat,eat,eat....she can have brownies,doughnuts,ice cerams..wat not..i feel she can drink a lot of milk...if her apetite is not good then u can consider de-worming..4 her height factor..she can play basketball..or heheh she can wear HEELS!!..if u ask me i dont know y this problem is actually gonna b a prob with the officials...i dun thnk so......b +ve..hope 4 d best......actually speaking i dont thnk they will consider this a prob 4 she is just fine right!!!