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Why is my 9 year old so skinny?
Some kids may be thin due to suboptimal or inadequate nutrition. You’ll see a downturn on their growth chart and they may classify with an underweight BMI. If you’ve tried these suggestions, consider further assistance from a Registered Dietitian or your pediatrician if you are concerned about your child’s weight.
What age are kids skinniest?
“It’s normal for a child to slim down between ages 2 and 5,” says pediatrician Roy Kim, MD. “Your child will look their thinnest about the time they start kindergarten.” It’s hard to eyeball a healthy weight, though.
How do I convince my parents to stop force feeding me?
Also, not surprisingly, your parents seem blissfully unaware that there’s more than one type of eating disorder… you could just as easily leave the dinner table when force feeding is over and immediately purge the food into a toilet. Try sharing that with them.
How to respond to fat shaming from parents or family members?
7 Ways To Respond To Fat Shaming From Your Parents Or Family Members 1. Take Care Of Yourself 2. Explain Your Point Of View & How Certain Comments Hurt 3. Don’t Be Afraid To Educate Them 4. Try To Sympathize 5. Be Patient 6. Disengage Entirely 7. Know It’s OK To Get Upset
What should I do if my parents think I have anorexia?
Your parents may have valid concerns that you have an eating disorder. If you are indeed suffering from the disease of anorexia, you and your parents need to seek professional help, starting with a trip to your family doctor. If you can’t resolve this issue with feeling you are being forced to eat, talk to your doctor and/or your school nurse.
Why do my parents make fat shaming jokes about me?
Unfortunately, the way our parents were often taught to perceive themselves sometimes rubs off on how they interact with us, which can lead to unwanted fat shaming jokes and general body negative remarks.