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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I subsist on bagels, muffins and breads and am pretty thin (115 lbs, 5'6). However, I eat mostly whole grain bagels, mostly low-sugar (muffins), and almost never white bread. So no, starches and carbs don't NECESSARILY cause weight gain.

OP, if I were you I would advocate portion control, and I *would* cut out all junk, which does make one's glucose spike and cause hunger. Also, if she is using food as entertainment, you may consider talking to her about the role of food, and that it's great to enjoy it, but not to overindulge, etc. It's a really fine line with girls. Good luck![/quote]

Or, you are genetically disposed to be thin. You are extremely thin, in fact. [/quote]

Right, genetics does definitely play a role, but I have been heavier in the past (I certainly did gain the "freshman 15," etc.) at times when I was eating junk mindlessly. My point was that there's no silver bullet and that people gain weight for different reasons. If I were worried about my kid's weight, the first thing to go from the house wold be all junk food. Then I would encourage the kid to think about what they are eating. I wouldn't limit their food per se, but I would limit unhealthy food.[/quote]

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