7 year old daughters weight

Question
My 7 year old is about 20 lbs overweight. She weighs 101lbs. and is about 48in. tall. In the past month or so, we have really restructured how we eat - more fruits and veggies, whole grains, smaller portions, etc.  We have also take at least 4 20 minute walks a week ( in addition to her regular school activity). Her weight is not going down. She appears to be slimming down a little, but not according to the scale. How many calories should she be having per day? What are we missing?

Answer
I'm not a doctor, and I wouldn't feel comfortable giving weight-loss advice for CHILDREN. I would recommend you take her to see a doctor or nutritionist.

It sounds like you're doing the right thing: lots of veggies, whole grains, smaller portions, etc. Get regular exercise. Kids need lots of activity. I don't know how many calories children should be eating. I only know stats for adults. I do know that kids need MORE because they're growing. My son eats twice what I do, and he's still very slim.

For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my web site for all kinds of details about proper diet, nutrition, exercise, weight-lifting routines, and more.

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P.S. As a disclaimer, I'm not a doctor or health professional. Please seek the advice of your doctor before implementing any of my recommendations.

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