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[SilverVeil]

Been there with my nephew who lived with my family when he was a little 'un. So long as they are healthy, the doc said to let him be. It USUALLY is a phase, but for some kids, they stick with it for life.

Unless it is making a problem for the rest of the family, and you do not mind a little extra dinner fixing, let her eat what she likes. And hope her diet stays as healthy as she grows up. I can't get mine off the chickie nuggest from McD's.

 

[Calamity Jane]

Everyone is prety much on track here Freaky woman. I do have one niggling lil question though...

Haven't there been lots of warnings lately about the mercury in fish? My children's doctor warned me that they shouldn't have more than one serving of fish a week. Might want to do some research on that one.

Peanut butter is an excellent standby for protein, especially if you can get her to eat the stuff from the health food section of the store. Looks like something you'd find in a diaper, but it's far healthier than Jif.

Have you tried making spaghetti sauce and running the meat through the blender with the sauce? That was my mom's favorite trick when we were kids.

 

[Silverlily]

If the doctor says she's healthy, don't worry about her weight. My youngest is eight (and a half ) and still hasn't cracked 40 pounds. Wouldn't be so bad except she's taller than average. Shopping for clothes is becoming a royal pain in the ass.

They all go through phases. My oldest lived on peanut butter one summer.

 

[freescorfr]

The healthy bit, which every says about is right freaky. I've got 5 fit healthy ones - one is a wrestling champ - and they all have eaten what they choose - seem to know instinctively when to stop (I wish I did) and what to eat.

One of the had a period when he ate only starters for two days, main course for two days and desserts for two days and a three course meal on Sundays.

He varies it a bit more now, which is pleasing since he's an adolescent and I wouldn't wish for him to be a weekend only man too young, if ever.

 

[freakygirl]

I'd say someone has influenced her to not eat meat.Mabe someone that would want her to grow up skinny?
I donno.....it's just a thought.

Oh yeah..Considering her fathers and I are the only one raising her.. and influencing her life. We are pushing her to be skinny Would I have posted this thread if I was pushing her to be skinny? Would I take her to the dr every month for a check up to make sure she is getting proper nutrietion if I was pushing her to be skinny? Get real!

Schoolteacher, She takes her vitamins every day. She has them all ready for when she brushes her teeth in the morning before school. If I forget to take mine.. I get a lecture. (I'm starting to think maybe she is smarter than mom )

Kitten eyes.. oh the clothing thing is a nightmare isn't it? Mine is a short one.. smallest in the school. Gets picked on almost daily because she is so small. She's a first grader and the teacher that was subbing one day.. tried to send her to Kindergarten, because of her size.

Pagancowgirl, is this a problem even in fresh fish that was caught and either canned or frozen? I will have to look into it. We eat it about once a week.. never much more than that. Spaghetti is about the only thing I can get her to eat with meat in it. She would eat it 7 days a week if I let her.

To everyone else.. thank you for your input.

 

[EvilBrat74]

Oh yeah..Considering her fathers and I are the only one raising her.. and influencing her life. We are pushing her to be skinny Would I have posted this thread if I was pushing her to be skinny? Would I take her to the dr every month for a check up to make sure she is getting proper nutrietion if I was pushing her to be skinny? Get real!

Damn, you don't have to be so defensive and chew my ass over it.
I was just making a sugestion for you to think about.
It's not like i said you was taking your daughter to the bathroom and cramming your finger down her throat everytime she eats!
I was just tryin to help you figure out why your daughter doesn't like meat.
Good luck with it!

 

[Calamity Jane]

Pagancowgirl, is this a problem even in fresh fish that was caught and either canned or frozen? I will have to look into it. We eat it about once a week.. never much more than that. Spaghetti is about the only thing I can get her to eat with meat in it. She would eat it 7 days a week if I let her.

Freaks... it's a problem in almost all fish, I believe. Here's a link to the Washington State Department of Health's fish info page, it has some tips on it that may clear up any questions...

http://www.doh.wa.gov/fish/default.htm

Do a search on google for 'fish mercury nutrition' it pulls up tons of stuff.

 

[freakygirl]

Freaks... it's a problem in almost all fish, I believe. Here's a link to the Washington State Department of Health's fish info page, it has some tips on it that may clear up any questions...

http://www.doh.wa.gov/fish/default.htm

Do a search on google for 'fish mercury nutrition' it pulls up tons of stuff.

Pagan.. thank you

I had contacted the Health Department this afternoon. They were going to send some information on it. Who would have thought that I could find it on the net.

There really is more to the net than Lit

 

[Calamity Jane]

Pagan.. thank you

anytime.

There really is more to the net than Lit

Say it ain't so!

 

[Adoratrice]

FG....everyone has pretty much answered your question but I just wanted to let you that my daughter is 7 and also a vegetarian..it started with a hot dog, her sister tod her what they were made of she takes her vitamins, eats LOTS of cheese and milk. We call her side dish sally cause she loves corn, mac 'n cheese, salad things like that. You really don't have to worry about it unless she is refusing to eat daily staples or is unhealthy & It sounds as if she is healthy. I wouldn't push her, you don't want to give her the impression she is doing something wrong...plus you know they more we want them to do something the more they will resist. I was a vegetarian for a few years , let me know if you want some easy kid friendly recipes.

 

[Weird Harold]

Spaghetti is about the only thing I can get her to eat with meat in it. She would eat it 7 days a week if I let her.

Is the no meat problem a "I don't like the taste of meat" or "I don't want to eat animals," objection? From the sound of it, I'm guessing it's the former.

Most kids go through a no meat stage, so she'll probably grow out of it.

If she'll eat spaghetti, then try teaching her to make lasagna and similar dishes -- teaching one of my daughters to cook is what broke the "no meat" phase for her.

 

[freakygirl]

Is the no meat problem a "I don't like the taste of meat" or "I don't want to eat animals," objection? From the sound of it, I'm guessing it's the former.

Most kids go through a no meat stage, so she'll probably grow out of it.

If she'll eat spaghetti, then try teaching her to make lasagna and similar dishes -- teaching one of my daughters to cook is what broke the "no meat" phase for her.

I made meatloaf tonight for dinner.. She ate three small pieces. I asked her why she won't eat pork chops.. or hamburgers.. or beef roast.. she said because they feel funny in my mouth.

*shrugs* Kids.. they keep ya guessin' don't they?
Today she will eat the meatloaf.. tomorrow she probably wouldn't. I never know what she is going to do.. LOL

but she did have her scottish cheese with pears tonight.. Maybe if I put meat on her scottish cheese.. she'd eat it?

Ya think?