Don’t offer much sugary food such as cakes, biscuits, lollies and ask Grandparents to either not give any or ration the quantity as treats. There is plenty of ways of giving fruit and vegetables that look attractive to children.
This is very important if there is a family history of diabetes or other illness.
Children who aren’t given any sometimes steal them from other peoples’ places that they visit.

I think the mother has her own issues that need to be dealth with

Don’t agree with this mother at all. At five years old more outside play is required rather than a diet. What a life this poor child is going to live forever!

Healthy eating is one thing but extreme dieting is another issue altogether.

No matter what size or age your kid is they should eat as healthy as possible but putting a 5 year old who is not in the obese category on a strict diet will only create an eating disorder not help avoid one. I think this is going too far.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 18 Sep 2016 , 7:24 am

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  Well said – childhood should be enjoyed and worrying about weight seems such a shame.

I do not believe in diets and children should only be on prescribed and supervised diets for medical reasons. Developing issues with body image should be avoided, far too easy to take hold and continue later in life. A healthy attitude towards food and exercise is the way to go and not focusing on weight.

I dont think a childs eating should be restricted. Fair enough dont have junk food and rubbish in the house if you dont want to but the child should have access to good food and as much as they like. its good that she is eating well. No child….even one thats over weight should be put on a dirt without medical supervision.

If she is not over weight she is creating issues!

Nothing wrong with a healthy diet and exercise.
We live in a time and age that we have access to food all the time and some children want to have food all the time. The rate of kids and adults with obesity has never been higher.
I don’t think it’s wrong to teach our kids moderation and that we don’t have to eat all the time. I don’t think it’s healthy to put a child on a weight loss diet, unless on medical advice.

It’s quite a big issue in my idea. Putting a 5 years-old on a diet looks a little exaggerated to me.

I think she could possibly be creating issues rather then helping her daughter. I am all for healthy eating and physical activities to make sure my children do become obese. But there is a limit.