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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] 1. Make it easy for her, and don't keep sugary things in the house. Institute portion control for dessert, no second helpings, etc. 2. I'm French and lived in different European countries. I don't get the American fear of "body image issues". It's wonderful and useful to talk about core muscles, but if a 9 year old's squishy belly bulges out of his or her pants, then you should talk about it. Why deny that body shape is important to one's self-esteem/confidence and how others perceive us? From that perspective, it is actually just as important as health. Tiptoeing around food issues and personal appearance hasn't helped the average American waistline. I would be caring but direct and offer help.[/quote] The problem is that talking about weight or restricting a child's portions usually backfires, leading to more anxiety about food and, down the road, more weight gain. [/quote]
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