(Sorry for the double post - not sure where to put this one)Hi. I have searched the forums for an answer, but I still don't see one. My 4 yr old has come home telling me that eating french fries is "junk" according to his gym teacher. His preschool class is about to embark on a week of learning about health issues, including good diet. I am concerned he will be confused. I have explained to him that his belly is special and french fries are ok. I see pamphlets and other sources that suggest "When teaching class about proper nutrition, be sensitive to XX who has a high-calorie, fat & sodium diet that may appear unhealthy by most nutritional standards" But I would like to provide more specific ways to address this issue to his teachers - how do they help other children avoid fatty unhealthy foods and not confuse my child?
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How to Teach Other Children Healthy Diet and Not Confuse CF Child?
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(Sorry for the double post - not sure where to put this one)Hi. I have searched the forums for an answer, but I still don't see one. My 4 yr old has come home telling me that eating french fries is "junk" according to his gym teacher. His preschool class is about to embark on a week of learning about health issues, including good diet. I am concerned he will be confused. I have explained to him that his belly is special and french fries are ok. I see pamphlets and other sources that suggest "When teaching class about proper nutrition, be sensitive to XX who has a high-calorie, fat & sodium diet that may appear unhealthy by most nutritional standards" But I would like to provide more specific ways to address this issue to his teachers - how do they help other children avoid fatty unhealthy foods and not confuse my child?
(Sorry for the double post - not sure where to put this one)Hi. I have searched the forums for an answer, but I still don't see one. My 4 yr old has come home telling me that eating french fries is "junk" according to his gym teacher. His preschool class is about to embark on a week of learning about health issues, including good diet. I am concerned he will be confused. I have explained to him that his belly is special and french fries are ok. I see pamphlets and other sources that suggest "When teaching class about proper nutrition, be sensitive to XX who has a high-calorie, fat & sodium diet that may appear unhealthy by most nutritional standards" But I would like to provide more specific ways to address this issue to his teachers - how do they help other children avoid fatty unhealthy foods and not confuse my child?
(Sorry for the double post - not sure where to put this one)Hi. I have searched the forums for an answer, but I still don't see one. My 4 yr old has come home telling me that eating french fries is "junk" according to his gym teacher. His preschool class is about to embark on a week of learning about health issues, including good diet. I am concerned he will be confused. I have explained to him that his belly is special and french fries are ok. I see pamphlets and other sources that suggest "When teaching class about proper nutrition, be sensitive to XX who has a high-calorie, fat & sodium diet that may appear unhealthy by most nutritional standards" But I would like to provide more specific ways to address this issue to his teachers - how do they help other children avoid fatty unhealthy foods and not confuse my child?
(Sorry for the double post - not sure where to put this one)Hi. I have searched the forums for an answer, but I still don't see one. My 4 yr old has come home telling me that eating french fries is "junk" according to his gym teacher. His preschool class is about to embark on a week of learning about health issues, including good diet. I am concerned he will be confused. I have explained to him that his belly is special and french fries are ok. I see pamphlets and other sources that suggest "When teaching class about proper nutrition, be sensitive to XX who has a high-calorie, fat & sodium diet that may appear unhealthy by most nutritional standards" But I would like to provide more specific ways to address this issue to his teachers - how do they help other children avoid fatty unhealthy foods and not confuse my child?
As I was frying bacon for Jordan this morning, I was thinking about your question. LOL Yes, I ate some too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
As I was frying bacon for Jordan this morning, I was thinking about your question. LOL Yes, I ate some too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
As I was frying bacon for Jordan this morning, I was thinking about your question. LOL Yes, I ate some too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
As I was frying bacon for Jordan this morning, I was thinking about your question. LOL Yes, I ate some too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Stacey
As I was frying bacon for Jordan this morning, I was thinking about your question. LOL Yes, I ate some too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
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<br />I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
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<br />I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
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<br />I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />Stacey
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<br />I struggle with something similar in my house, because my 14 yr old is overweight, and it's because his brother needs extra calories, and it's so hard to not let him eat the same things. Ugh!
<br />
<br />I'm wondering if your clinic's dietician would have any helpful literature you could take to the school. I know that there are some clinics that are moving more toward healthier high calorie options for CF patients. Of course, preschoolers can be so picky, so sometimes we have to let them eat whatever they WILL eat.
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<br />I like the idea of teaching the kids that everyone's dietary needs are different. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />Stacey
I too was thinking about this last week. DS has gotten some information sent from school recently about how they're going to focus on healthy choices --- specifically food. DS did mention something about soda not being good for him, but he's never really been one to drink it. I don't drink it and DH drinks diet. Maybe a few times a year he'll drink an orange soda.
I too was thinking about this last week. DS has gotten some information sent from school recently about how they're going to focus on healthy choices --- specifically food. DS did mention something about soda not being good for him, but he's never really been one to drink it. I don't drink it and DH drinks diet. Maybe a few times a year he'll drink an orange soda.
I too was thinking about this last week. DS has gotten some information sent from school recently about how they're going to focus on healthy choices --- specifically food. DS did mention something about soda not being good for him, but he's never really been one to drink it. I don't drink it and DH drinks diet. Maybe a few times a year he'll drink an orange soda.
I too was thinking about this last week. DS has gotten some information sent from school recently about how they're going to focus on healthy choices --- specifically food. DS did mention something about soda not being good for him, but he's never really been one to drink it. I don't drink it and DH drinks diet. Maybe a few times a year he'll drink an orange soda.
I too was thinking about this last week. DS has gotten some information sent from school recently about how they're going to focus on healthy choices --- specifically food. DS did mention something about soda not being good for him, but he's never really been one to drink it. I don't drink it and DH drinks diet. Maybe a few times a year he'll drink an orange soda.
MaryamsMommy
New member
I think its good for are children to learn the difference. They should know what is healthy for typical children and what is allowed for them. Yes even for a CFer Fries can be Junk food so can chips and all that other stuff. There is a difference between healthy fats and bad fats even for a CFer. Yes are children need way more Fat and Sodium but they can get it in a healthier way. And yes there are CFers who are overweight and who even have heart disease. A diet rich in Protein Fiber fresh fruit and Veggies is also important to a cfer they still need the good stuff too. I would much rather my daughter eat some hummus with olive oil and pita bread then fries any day. And actually she would prefer it. But let them learn about whats considered healthy for others.I have herd of some people with children with CF who let their children eat Icecream for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.. I know it has fat but come on The Sugar?
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
MaryamsMommy
New member
I think its good for are children to learn the difference. They should know what is healthy for typical children and what is allowed for them. Yes even for a CFer Fries can be Junk food so can chips and all that other stuff. There is a difference between healthy fats and bad fats even for a CFer. Yes are children need way more Fat and Sodium but they can get it in a healthier way. And yes there are CFers who are overweight and who even have heart disease. A diet rich in Protein Fiber fresh fruit and Veggies is also important to a cfer they still need the good stuff too. I would much rather my daughter eat some hummus with olive oil and pita bread then fries any day. And actually she would prefer it. But let them learn about whats considered healthy for others.I have herd of some people with children with CF who let their children eat Icecream for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.. I know it has fat but come on The Sugar?
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
MaryamsMommy
New member
I think its good for are children to learn the difference. They should know what is healthy for typical children and what is allowed for them. Yes even for a CFer Fries can be Junk food so can chips and all that other stuff. There is a difference between healthy fats and bad fats even for a CFer. Yes are children need way more Fat and Sodium but they can get it in a healthier way. And yes there are CFers who are overweight and who even have heart disease. A diet rich in Protein Fiber fresh fruit and Veggies is also important to a cfer they still need the good stuff too. I would much rather my daughter eat some hummus with olive oil and pita bread then fries any day. And actually she would prefer it. But let them learn about whats considered healthy for others.I have herd of some people with children with CF who let their children eat Icecream for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.. I know it has fat but come on The Sugar?
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
MaryamsMommy
New member
I think its good for are children to learn the difference. They should know what is healthy for typical children and what is allowed for them. Yes even for a CFer Fries can be Junk food so can chips and all that other stuff. There is a difference between healthy fats and bad fats even for a CFer. Yes are children need way more Fat and Sodium but they can get it in a healthier way. And yes there are CFers who are overweight and who even have heart disease. A diet rich in Protein Fiber fresh fruit and Veggies is also important to a cfer they still need the good stuff too. I would much rather my daughter eat some hummus with olive oil and pita bread then fries any day. And actually she would prefer it. But let them learn about whats considered healthy for others.I have herd of some people with children with CF who let their children eat Icecream for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.. I know it has fat but come on The Sugar?
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
Karen
Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
MaryamsMommy
New member
I think its good for are children to learn the difference. They should know what is healthy for typical children and what is allowed for them. Yes even for a CFer Fries can be Junk food so can chips and all that other stuff. There is a difference between healthy fats and bad fats even for a CFer. Yes are children need way more Fat and Sodium but they can get it in a healthier way. And yes there are CFers who are overweight and who even have heart disease. A diet rich in Protein Fiber fresh fruit and Veggies is also important to a cfer they still need the good stuff too. I would much rather my daughter eat some hummus with olive oil and pita bread then fries any day. And actually she would prefer it. But let them learn about whats considered healthy for others.I have herd of some people with children with CF who let their children eat Icecream for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.. I know it has fat but come on The Sugar?
<br />Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
<br />
<br />Karen
<br />Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF
<br />Weight gain can be achived through protein and healthy carbs as well as healthy fats.. Its not just about weight gain but putting healthy fuel in the body healthy carbs actualy improves brain function.Just something to think about. My daughter gets 75% of her calories through her g-tube right now due to a life long eating aversion. But usually what she does eat by mouth is pretty healthy and yeah a burger and Fries here and there never hurts..
<br />
<br />Karen
<br />Mommy To Maryam 9 With CF