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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP. What is her percentile for height. I have a boy so perhaps different but from birth until 14 he was 97 percentile height and 98 for weight. He looked chubby. Our pediatrician said to not worry about it. That he was literally a big kid and his body would eventually change and he would need the extra pounds. For years however I was worried because he looked big - no other way to say it. Well fast forward. He is 16. He is 6’1 and thin and perfect BMI. He literally grew into his weight as our pediatrician said he would.. He was always strong and athletic and continues to be. As long as DS is healthy I wouldn’t focus too much on it. Bodies change quickly once they hit puberty. I recommend getting a second opinion from another pediatrician or nutritionist. Good luck. [/quote]

BMI takes height into the equation.  OP’s daughter’s BMI is higher than 97% of girls her same age and height.  That puts her into the obesity category.  I would take this seriously.  She is 12 and just got her period so she is likely to gain more weight and fairly quickly if you don’t change the trajectory. How is her diet OP?  It sounds like she is already active, which is great.  I would probably just try to minimiz buying snack-type foods and keep food options clean and healthy.  If she tends to lean very carb heavy in her food choices, try to curb that so it more balanced. [/quote]

Yeah, curb an athlete's carb intake.  Thanks for the terrible advice.[/quote]

She is 12.  She isn’t some high level, elite athlete.  It’s fine to tell her no to a second piece of cake or no to a third helping of mashed potatoes.  Have something else.  [/quote]

You obviously don't have a clue about sports nutrition.[/quote]

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