You hear a lot about weight loss on the good ol’ web …

And by a lot, I mean – all. the. time.

But what about weight gain?

Let’s be honest here, there are few things worse than the fear you aren’t feeding your child enough.

It’s gut-wrenching. Scary. Enough to make you want to shove a needle in them and feed them via IV just to know they are doing okay.

But are they really underweight and should you be concerned?

Watch today’s video to learn how to tell if your kid might not be eating enough.

No time for video viewing? I’ve got your back …. simply scroll down for a quick read.

Is Your Kid Eating Enough?

If you’re worried your child might not be eating enough – keep reading!

1. Are there noticeable signs?

Pay attention to any changes in how they are acting or looking.

Has their mood changed? Are they sleeping less? Do they look like they’ve lost a lot of weight? Do they look pale or sickly?

2. Are they going through a normal stage?

Listen, kids go through different eating phases at different ages. So don’t panic!

It could simply be that they are at a stage in life where they do not need as many calories. You may think they need more, but most kids are very aware of their body’s needs.

Be willing to consider that it may just be a stage.

3. Are you keeping track of their food?

This has to be my best point yet.

Seriously.

It may appear like they aren’t eating enough, but if you actually tracked their food intake you may find they are eating exactly what they need.

This can be a great way to get a good snapshot on what and how much food they are actually consuming in a day.

Action Steps

If you’re concerned that your child is under-eating, here are a few steps you can take right away …

1. Start keeping track – and pay attention!

If you have any concerns then now is the time to start a food journal.

Write down the three f’s: food, fitness, and feelings.

What are they eating? When and how much? What fitness activities are they doing? Is their mood changing?

Write everything down as specific as you can get for 7-14 days and look back on it to see if you can find any patterns or things you should be concerned about.

2. Start feeding them more calorie dense foods.

Do not take this step unless you have done the journal and know there is an issue.

With that in mind – don’t feed them junk foods just to get their calorie intake up either.

Start feeding them more calories, but in smaller quantities, but using calorie dense foods. Smoothies, oils, hemp hearts, pure maple syrup, adding in some grass-fed butter, etc, can all be helpful and healthy.

3. If you’re unsure – hire a nutritionist.

If you aren’t sure or are concerned that there is an issue, book in a consultation with me and let me help!

This will help you get a professionals opinion on your child’s state from someone who is trained, knows what to look for, and has the resources to help and equip you and your child.

Take this seriously and get this issue addressed.