Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Barb writes: >I personally dont think its the lack of calories, I think its the > lack > of protein... Barb, That's the part I can't understand. Back when I started the diet, I didn't pay attention to the quantity of protein, just made sure I had the right ratio. Well, he was continuing on his regular growth curve back then. Well, now that I've increased his protein (and am giving a little more than RDA), his growth has slowed down. See, that's the part that I'm worried about - if he is getting the proper protein (and he is), why isn't he growing? That's what brings me to the bones. I want to make sure we're not seeing some early signs of osteoporosis. Kathy in Tennessee Mom to - 6 - Keto kid since 02/00, Med free, seizures 95% reduced Mom to 'lil sis, a - 3 " Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. " Isaiah 46:4 On Thu, 6 Sep 2001 14:04:52 -0500 martinccf@... writes: > > > On Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:01:34 EDT rywilbrit@... writes: > > Kathy - don't know much about the bone density test but in regards > to > growth= > Brittany has been on the diet for almost 8 months and hasn't grown > at > all. > Our dietician(who has been doing this for over 5 years) tells me > that > this is > normal and actually preferable to her- that Brittany will catch up > later > on. > She likes to keep the kids at just enough calories so they are not > growing > much. Know this is hard and has to change if you are on this for > long > term(over 2 years) .. > > I personally dont think its the lack of calories, I think its the > lack > of protein...Bry has been on the diet for over 4 1/2 years and > has grown from 5' 3 " to 5' 9 " !!!! Recently I cut back on his > protein to increase his ratio...he didnt grow for 9 months...I put > his ratio back down after surgery, increased his protein back > up and he grew 1/2 an inch over the summer! > this diet can be done healthy! and these kids should grow! > just my .02 spend it any way you wish! > barb...s mom ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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