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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a big difference between vilifying sweets and harping on what a kid eats versus providing some structure and guidance.

When I tell my kid, “hey let’s hold off on that pop tart, Halloween candy, etc until you have dinner. Once you have a protein, carb, fruit and veg, let’s see how hungry you are”, I don’t think I’m shaming her or setting her up for an eating disorder.

If I was like “OMG, are you really eating a piece of cake right now?!?!!!”, then I am likely creating unnecessary issues.

It sounds like dad doesn’t understand this. Combining this with his hypocrisy, this is a recipe for a bad relationship with his kid — even if the kid avoids an eating disorder.[/quote]

Eh.  When she's an adult, she will blame her parents for her weight, whatever they say or don't say, whatever they do or don't do.  OP is on denial.[/quote]

That doesn't mean they get to abdicate good parenting.[/quote]

Currently, 70% of American adults and 36% of youth are overweight or obese.  There's no good parenting that will make the girl normal weight, now or in the future.[/quote]

My kids have been in sports since they were little. We model healthy eating at home. This is called parenting and it absolutely does result in kids with healthy weights. 
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+1  only snacks here are fruit or veg.

Can't control the froyo at the school cafeteria though or snack packs at friends homes or soda at bday parties. But we can eat healthy proteins and meals at home. [/quote]

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