Question 1

my 23mo daughter is a picky eater, she prefers to graze rather than have proper meals. what foods will help her gain weight that is also nutritious?

Accepted Answer

What she likes: At that age, many kids are picky... Try and see what she likes and go with it.  Also can try presenting it in interesting ways... My kids love when i give them fruit on toothpicks :)... As long as they are within normal weight, i wouldn't get too concerned.

Question 2

my 2 yr old is being a picky eater. sometimes she wont eat a meal during the whole day but will eat fruits & have milk. is this normal for her age?

Accepted Answer

Picky eater: You child tripled her birth weight during her first year of life. In order to keep up with that growth she needed the calories and ate a lot. Now she will be putting on 2-5 pounds a year. Consequently she doesnt need so many calories and she becomes choosy  or picky in what she eats. Have her"graze" instead of a formal meal.

Question 3

is it healthy to eat a meal before bed?

Accepted Answer

No: You should avoid bedtime meals.  They lead to reflux and can be more prone to weight gain.

Question 4

if i eat just 2 meals a day will i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Only if calories: Burned exceed calories consumed.

Question 5

i eat once a day. a large meal. is that healthy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Better to eat three small meals to regulate the blood sugar levels you are getting and to allow more regular digestion.  If you have been doing this for a while without deleterious results, who knows?

Question 6

what healthy meals that are easy to eat frequently?

Accepted Answer

Balanced  diet: Nuts,  small  portions  fruits  veges  and  few  spoons  of fatfree  yogurt.

Question 7

as a diabetic, why must i eat 3 regular meals a day?

Accepted Answer

Medication dosage: The diabetes medications you take (e.g. Pills/tablets and Insulin shots) are dosed according to your average blood sugar variance throughout the day and night. This is heavily dependent on your food & drink intake. If you don't eat, your blood sugar will be lower than usual. If you then take your usual med dose, the blood sugar will drop further to dangerous levels.

Question 8

i eat one meal a day but i still don't lose weight. why?

Accepted Answer

Bad technique: Eating less frequent or skipping meals slows down your metabolism which is counterproductive to achieve weight loss goals. Instead, one should eat low calories meals but frequently, i.e., breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner. This will help you achieve your weight loss goals which appear contrary to your thinking but it works.

Question 9

how many meals should i eat a day if i want to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: The number of meals does not matter, is the total calories you consume.  By taking in fewer calories than you need, you will lose weight.  Rough formula-weight in pounds  x 10= number of calories needed per day.  By decreasing your intake by 500 cal/day you can lose 1 pound per week.

Question 10

what are some foods/meals to eat while trying to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss food: Try to drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables.

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As a diabetic, why must i eat 3 regular meals a day?

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