Question 1

what's a good diet for my 12 year old son who plays football?

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He needs variety..: A variety of food types and portions/servings are recommended--see the pyramid for example. Since he is growing and playing contact sports, he can burn off calories faster than those who don't, and thus needs to take in more. But in general, we eat too much anyway. Minimize junk foods/sodas. So watch his wt. See doc at least annually. Consult your doc/nutritionist if you need help. . Good luck.

Question 2

does anyone have a diet for 12 year old with tyramine problems?

Accepted Answer

? Migraine: If tyramine problem=migraine, here is a list of foods that are rich in tyramine to avoid triggering headaches: chocolate, yoghurt, all cheese except cottage cheese, smoked/pickled fish/meats (inc herring, caviar, bologna, salami, pepperoni), liver, avocados, bananas, figs, raisins+ red wine.  Check out my plate recommendations for food ideas, alternatives. From a fellow migraineur since childhood:).

Question 3

what causes yellow/brown mucus to come out of rectum when passing wind or doing a poop? 12 year old with either/or symptom for a few days, diet hasn't changed, occasional lower tummy cramp but otherwise well. not linked to period.

Accepted Answer

Mucous: Rectal mucous can be associated with local proctitis, gluten sensitivity or Chron's disease.

Question 4

what would be a good weight for a 12 year old girl that is 5,7.

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Weight calculation: The calculation for ideal body weight is 100 lbs for the first five feet, 5 lbs for each additional inch.   For males, 106 lbs and 6 lbs for each additional inch.  You may add or subtract ten percent.

Question 5

how rigorously can a 12-year-old exercise before they could do more harm than good?

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Depends: Depends upon the person and especially the exercise. There are so many : soccer,football,basketball,track,field hockey,lacrosse,swimming,diving,gymnastics,track/field,cycling,running,fencing,weight training,wrestling,etc. Each has its own dynamics and their effects on the body. You want to preserve the bony growth plates and allow the developing musculoskeletal system to develop properly.Good Luck

Question 6

is 95 a good resting heart rate for a 12 year old?

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: Such isolated values have very limited use in trying to interpret as circumstances in which they were taken as well as goals of how to use such numbers have to be clearly specified. It is likely that by itself his/her heart rate was normal, but abnormalities cannot be ruled out. His or her pediatrician would be your best resource if you have reason to believe that something is abnormal.

Question 7

how can i help my 12-year-old develop good oral health habits?

Accepted Answer

Role Model: Be a role model and show your child by having them watch you do it, and then make sure they do it right.

Question 8

i have noticed that my 12 year old son is not eating much. when he eats hes coughing, stretching out his neck & seems anxious. he is 5ft 1in & 81 lbs. hes lost 3 lbs in the last 2 months. had silent reflux as a baby & never was a good eater.worried?

Accepted Answer

: He needs to be examined by an ENT doc asap to find the reason

Question 9

what are good easy exercise for my 12 year old boy to do to burn belly fat?

Accepted Answer

Cardio exercise: Is fantastic in gradual doses. It can be as simple as playing some half court hoops, running, swimming, biking.  He is twelve. He has on average four years to grow. A lot of that belly fat will disappear on its own as he grows remains active and eats well.

Question 10

hello again here is part two to my question my sons mother and aunt makes my 12 year old son play is that good for his mental development please help

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12 YEARS OLD: The bonding your child develops with grandma and at same time his mental and physical development are all important aside from the love he gets from them.

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What causes yellow/brown mucus to come out of rectum when passing wind or doing a poop? 12 year old with either/or symptom for a few days, diet hasn't changed, occasional lower tummy cramp but otherwise well. not linked to period.

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What would be a good weight for a 12 year old girl that is 5,7.

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How rigorously can a 12-year-old exercise before they could do more harm than good?

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Is 95 a good resting heart rate for a 12 year old?

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How can i help my 12-year-old develop good oral health habits?

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I have noticed that my 12 year old son is not eating much. when he eats hes coughing, stretching out his neck & seems anxious. he is 5ft 1in & 81 lbs. hes lost 3 lbs in the last 2 months. had silent reflux as a baby & never was a good eater.worried?

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What are good easy exercise for my 12 year old boy to do to burn belly fat?

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Hello again here is part two to my question my sons mother and aunt makes my 12 year old son play is that good for his mental development please help

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