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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It's unclear whether your daughter is asking about calories in foods or counting calories.[/b]  There is a difference between the two.  If she just learned about calories, and is curious about calories in foods, you can point out a few calorie levels in foods if you know them.  Is she actually counting how many calories she eats?[/quote]

This is my thought, too.  However, I think it is a good idea as pointed out by another PP to see if you can check out her social media and searches.  You should also talk to her (casually) to see if her curiosity/questions/counting is being influenced by a friend because it could be that this friend is exerting an unhealthy influence.  If she is becoming super-focused and counting calories then you will want to act.  Girls and young women move to food control as an unhealthy coping mechanism.

Finally, you should reach out to the PE/Health teacher to inquire about the current topics they are discussing so that you know if the questions are coming from there AND you should reach out to your daughter's guidance counselor to find out if there is anything going on socially with the girls in her class.  This is definitely something the guidance counselor will want to know about if your daughter is moving into an acute awareness stage or actual action, and if other girls are doing the same thing.  The school may already have a girl social group that your daughter could join IF the guidance counselor thinks it is warranted.  [/quote]

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