I’ve got 3 children ages 7, 5 and 4. Healthy weight gain is exactly what children need. Though at that age it’s just growth.
Here’s my notes
Gain Weight (children, athletes, too thin, etc.)
- Strength exercise to build muscle (requires extra calories)
- Food attractive and available (Make food interesting.)
- Higher calorie density: bread, dry fruit, nuts, etc.
- Fruit, dry fruit and fruit juices
- Eat starches first
- Larger portions
- Extra meals
- Liquid calories: smoothies
I do all of these for the kids. From play outside (exercise), to tasty food (add small amounts of salt and sugar), higher calorie foods (bread with peanut butter), to always full fruit bowl, to extra meals (snacks) and smoothies. They seem to be growing ok. Help me to rest well knowing I’m doing everything I can so they can reach their full growth potential.
And link to Dr McDougall about the issue
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougal ... weight.htm