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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, in a typical day what specific foods does he eat & in what quantities?  [/quote]

one glass of milk, one eng, one slice of toast, one babybel, four meatballs/grilled chicken breast strips, one cutie/some grapes.

two school lunches/a dessert (rice putting/yougurt)

one piece of cookie/one energy bar/yougurt (will ask for more).

one chicken breast (will ask for seconds or a thigh)/one (will ask for two) pork chop/a (will ask for more) steak, some brocoli/cauliflower/lettice (never seconds), some bread/rice/pasta (wants seconds), some hot soup. no dessert. small fruit sometimes (never seconds).

one glass of milk.

yeah he eats a lot.[/quote]

OP, the slashes / mean "or"?   If so, that is not that much food for a preteen boy.  I'd cut down the bread/pasta/rice.[/quote]

Our DD loves to eat & is always asking for more.  I think it's just kids are different.  (my other child can't be bothered to remember to eat!)  Your list doesn't seem bad - hard to know what the lunches are.  That said, we just worked with our pediatrician about a nutrition plan -- and basically are cutting out 'white' or processed carbs as much as possible (while still having a once-a-week Sunday croissant treat) - and boosting protein, fruit and veggies (protein takes longer to digest than carbs, so you aren't as hungry again as quickly) -- and that when she wants more or seconds, that the options are fruit, veggies, whole grain cereal/milk, or popcorn.  I'd check out options for bringing lunch and cutting out white carbs.  Focus on healthy options with some limited treats (like one small treat a day as long as he's eating good for you stuff) vs. quantity.   [/quote]

Mine kids are the same: one seems always concerned what, when and where we will be eating, always has her own shopping list, etc. The second child always need a reminder to eat, otherwise will skip meals happily (like can go all day with one banana,  or just one yogurt and not be hungry).

To OP: from what you have listed, it doesn't seems like a lot of food. Try to not focus on the food for a while (like a year).[/quote]

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