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[quote=Anonymous]Some kids just seem to have bigger appetites. I’ve noticed this since my own kids were young (because all 3 of mine have always had light appetites and it used to worry me). At elementary parties some kids would eat multiple slices of pizza and my kids would pick and maybe eat like 1/2 of a slice, for example. Even as teens my kids do not all that much, and they are tall and skinny. For example my teen DS might eat 1-2 slices of a large pizza for dinner and he is almost 6ft tall  (but skinny) and plays sports - it has often worried me but clearly he is eating enough for himself/growth. I made a chocolate cake last week and my 3 teens can have as much as they want- ended up throwing half of it out after it was uneaten. They like cake but just eat one slice and forget about it. Yet many young elementary kids will naturally eat way more than my 15yo at a meal. Or eat favorite foods and sweets until a parent says no. Why?

Not sure what my point is- but IMO it isn’t even the type of food served to a kid- my kids eat plenty of junk and so did I when growing up. It’s quantity. Why do some kids eat so much more than others? Why do others have lighter appetites or less interest in food? I have no idea but figuring it out seems to be the key IMO. [/quote]

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