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[quote=Anonymous]Breakfast:

Egg, fruit, cheerios with whole milk during the week (sub homemade waffles/pancakes/biscuits during the week)

Lunch:
PB&J, greek yogurt, carrots, fruit
Uncured salami, crackers, carrots, fruit, cheese stick

Dinner:
protein/starch/veggie/fruit

They have a snack after school.  Right now, I am working on making the snack healthier.  I have already gotten away from sweets.

I would start with drinks - a lot of people drink a ton of calories.  Just don't buy any juice (not even orange or apple) or soda.  If he asks for it, you just don't have any.   My kids only drink water and plain milk 99% of the time.  They can have juice or even soda if it is offered at a party.  I no longer drink soda so we no longer buy it - I stopped cold turkey after they started asking for sips.  Another thing is to have a set snack plan - fruit, veggies and hummus, greek yogurt topped with fruit, cheese, etc.  No mindless, nutrient free stuff.  If he eats peanut butter, make it the kind with no added sugar.

My kids do eat treats regularly, but they know what a serving is and stick to it. [/quote]

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