Eating Habits

Question: eating habits? my daughter recently turned one. she is also fighting with me when it comes to eating... she doesn't want to eat from a spoon, but when we give her finger foods she ends up throwing it on the floor. we've tried everything and anything that the doctor and everyone else has suggested but it all seems to fail, or maybe its that we fail.. never the less every time they take a blood sample she's coming back anemic, she's extremely hyper and skinny...and she doesn't seem to want to be bothered in her activities just so she can sit down to eat... we tried even letting her go about in her activities and just letting her come and get a bite in between but it still doesn't work that well... i'm afraid she starting off with bad eating habits...any suggestions?

Answer: I am a nutritionist I am assuming the type of anemia we are talking about is iron deficiency (not b12 or folic acid anemia, Anemia on the screening blood test is not necessarily caused by iron deficiency. Children will often have a brief, borderline anemia immediately following a viral illness. This will resolve on its own. Mild anemia in an otherwise well child is probably caused by iron deficiency.) the most common cause of anemia at her age is excessive milk (cow) intake. Most toddlers get sufficient calories and calcium from 16-24 ounces of milk daily. No child needs more than 32 ounces of cow's milk a day. Almost all cases of severe iron deficiency in young children are in those who drink too much milk. I would recommend that you cut out some of her dairy (but without knowing how much she drinks I cant say how much she should stop) try to replace her milk with plain water, also increase her fruits if you can because vitamin c helps iron absorption (so maybe some orange slices for breakfast or potatoes with dinner) Foods that are high in iron include: * breastmilk * winter squash * sweet potatoes * prune juice * meat & poultry (beef, beef & chicken liver, turkey, chicken) * mushrooms * sea vegetables (arame, dulse), algaes (spirulina), kelp * greens (spinach, chard, dandelion, beet, nettle, parsley, watercress) * yellow dock root * grains (millet, brown rice, amaranth, quinoa, breads with these grains) * blackstrap molasses (try adding a little to cereal or rice) * brewer's yeast High-iron foods to save until the end of the first year or later: * dried beans (lima, lentils, kidney) * chili con carne with beans * tofu * egg yolks * grains (cooked cracked wheat, cornmeal, grits, farina, bran, breads with these grains) * tomato * dried fruit (figs, apricots, prunes, raisins) * meat (pork) * shellfish (clams, oysters, shrimp) * tuna, sardines Warning: Some of the foods listed above are not suitable for babies. Dried fruits should not be given to babies under a year old, due to the choking hazard. Also, pork, fish, shellfish, wheat, citrus fruits and eggs are highly allergenic and may not be suitable for babies under a year or who have a family history of allergies. Another cause of anemia is lead poisoning - this should be ruled out if your child is anemic. Two of the most common sources of lead exposure in children include (1) paint dust from chipped or peeling lead paint and/or home renovation (may be present in any home built prior to 1978) and (2) lead contaminated drinking water from lead water pipes or lead solder.

Question: Eating Habits? What does one do to develop good eating habits in an 8 year old boy? He won't eat nourishing food. He only eats sweets, drink store prepared chocolate milk and juices that are in the small packets and loaded with sugars; no white milk at all. He will eat store bought waffles with loads of syrup .

Answer: Make good nourishing food his only option.If he gets hungry enough he will eat it.

Question: What are good eating habits to lose weight? I want to lose around 20kgs but also replace my fat with some muscle too. Now although I am sure I can be thorough on my exercise part, I do have problems with my eating habits, are there any tips I could use to control my eating and also some tips on what I should or shouldn't eat, to help my weight loss. Any help will be appreciated thank you.

Answer: Drink lot more water. Drink Green tea that will help you to reduce weight. Drink lemon juice with warm water. You can drink this after breakfast, lunch. Eat more spicy elements like ginger, garlic, onion, etc. in your food. Swimming is the best way to reduce weight. Try to involve in a game like tennis, badminton, etc. This answer has been selected as best answer for more than fifteen times by asker (yahoo answer) for weight loss. Get more information this site. http://www.atozanswer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=7

Question: What eating habits are ideal for weight loss? I've heard snacking through out the day is good, but then i've heard that you shouldn't snack to loose weight. I'm currently trying to loose weight and i have the working out part down, i just need to figure out the eating part of things. I've been trying to eat less calories than normal, but i always end up slipping. What are your thoughts on different eating habits geared towards weight loss?

Answer: Hi Blondie, As far as the IDEAL eating habits, which is what I think you're asking here, I would not worry too much about counting calories and slipping up on that, because that can drive you insane! But more just think about the actual quality of those calories. Building healthy eating habits and keeping the weight off in the long term is what you should really strive for. As cliche as it may sound you gotta eat your veggies. They are amazingly good for you, also raw nuts (almonds are best) fruits, and 100% whole grain breads instead of white flours (white flour is very bad for you, read up on it if you get the chance!) Try and stay away from fried foods and fast food as much as possible, and other empty calories and foods that provide you no nutrients, like ice cream/candy/cake etc. Substitute Soda for water and 100% pure juice (this was HUGE for me, I lost 10 pounds doing ONLY this) Just be persistent, set goals, make little changes and stick with them. You will get to where you want to be. You really have to want it, I did and I'm at my goal weight now. Please check out my blog, I think you will enjoy the information and my weight loss story. The link is below and best of luck hon.

Question: What are Japanese eating habits? And how important are eating habits for Japanese culture? I need to create a presentation about Japanese eating habits. Some helpful points that I could include in would be what they say before and after dinner, what kind of topics you talk about at dinner. And how important is eating and meals to business? Do you have some business lunches or dinners? Thanks so much if you can answer these questions.

Answer: In Japan, before eating they say "itadakimasu" which generally translates to "i recieve." When finishing a meal they say "gochisousamadeshita" which translates to "it was a feast". Never eat while walking although this is slowly changing in Japanese culture. Don't play with chopsticks, point at people or wave them around while talking. Never pass food directly to another person's chopsticks. I don't know if this is what you are after but hopefully it helps ^_^ Good luck!

Question: How can I improve my new bunnys eating habits? I have a beautiful brand new baby bunny whom I just brought home about 4 days ago, and he is just wonderful. The only trouble is that he instantly eats everything I give to him. The second I fill his food dish he eats all of it in one sitting and he seems to be constantly hungry. I don't want to hurt him by giving him too much food, but I don't want to give him too little. Is there any way I can improve his eating habits and get him to take more time to eat his food?

Answer: Baby bunnies may need to eat more because they are growing. Offer him mainly timothy hay, which will fill him up but has lots of fiber. Check out the House Rabbit Society Web site. Everything you need to know about rabbit care is there! Enjoy your bunny!

Question: What kind of eating habits are good for clearing up skin? I have moderate-severe acne, and I'm looking to clear it up. I've been put on prescription medications to control it, but it doesnt work a bit. So now im looking to change my diet to see if it will help...any tips on eating habits or what to eat? Thank you in advance :]

Answer: Apparently it's been proven that chocolate does not give you acne. I disagree in my personal experience (every time I scoffed more than two chocolate bars in one day I woke up with massive spots everywhere) . Plus those tested on had pretty clear skin in the first place. Try cutting out chocolate for a week and see it makes a difference. Also drink a lot of water, it flushes more toxins out your system. :) Oh and it's not really asked but I think it'll help, try modifying your skincare routine- exfoliate with clean and clear anti shine scrub (it's something like that anyway) and use a cleanser afterward, and then moisturise using a moisturiser containing syailc (sp?) acid. Garnier and l'oreal do them. and always remove your makeup with a wipe before washing your face or sleeping! Worked for me :)

Question: How to get good eating and workout habits? I have been trying to eat good lately. I'm just always tempted then I always eat too much. Is there a way or technique any of you know of to control my eating habits? Also I have been working out and running but it's been really hard to keep at it. Is there a way I can make it funner so I will want to do it. I'm trying to lose belly fat, love handles, and chest fat. Thanks

Answer: A lot of people will tell you how to diet... but few will tell you how NOT to diet. Here's an excellent article that will help you erase bad memory and get you started on the right foot... http://completewellbeing.com/article/how-not-to-diet/ Also, here's a collection of articles by fitness experts on exercising... http://completewellbeing.com/topic/exercise/ Pick the ones you like

Question: How can I improve my eating habits in college? Eating healthy in college is a bit of a struggle for me. It seems everything the school offers to eat has too much fat and salt. Cooking for myself is an issue as well, considering that I have no way to actually get to the grocery store and there is that whole matter of where to store my food (that mini fridge can only hold so much). Plus, What are some simple, reasonable things I can do to improve my eating habits?

Answer: You always have healthier choices at school cafeteria. Try not to go for high food, high sugar, high carb food. Instead, go for food that is high in protein with lots of vegetable. If you choose to eat carbs, choose whole grain. I always go for moderation, so buffet style cafeteria is no good, if you cannot control your portions. Even if you get huge portion of food, eat only half and eat the rest later. Keeping a healthy snack is also smart. Cheese sticks, veggies, fruits, and crackers are healthy and will curb your appetite. It is all about the right choices you make

Question: How do I change my eating habits and eating style? I am trying to get into the habit of having a healthier lifestyle in which I can lose weight and eat better. Currently I'm 17 around 190 pounds and would like to try and tone my muscles as well. I have trouble making these things habits and sometimes end up going back to old ones (like eating junk food late at night etc.) How can I change my lifestyle and get ou fo the bad habits and into the good ones?

Answer: Well first you need to go out an actually go buy the food. Foods high in protein such as eggs, tuna, peanut butter and such are good to eat if you are trying to tone your muscles and lose weight. Truly you have to have enough will power to lose the weight and get in the habit of eating right first. After that everything else should come easily. Good luck.

Question: What are the eating habits of the northern sea otter? I'm doing a project and i need to fill in alot of note cards! Can you tell me what the eating habits of the northern sea otter is?

Answer: Look at the question above yours about 4 above and I left an answer there also they have very bad table manners which is a bad eating habit !!

Question: How can you have a normal eating habits? Due to lack of sleep at night I also have messed up eating habits. Therefore these days I haven't been really taking care of myself right. I use to eat well balanced meal each day. I use to eat twice or once a day. But now I don't really feel hungry and I usually prefer snacks then a regular meal. Some days I eat one meal at night which is around 6:00PM. I want to have normal eating and sleeping habits. How should I do to get myself back to normal routine?

Answer: You'll have to look after your diet yourself but I can help with the sleeping habits. Providing you've got the time to give this a go. It might sound completely unrelated but please try this. Get 10 minutes of sunlight on the skin a the backs of your knees every morning (have a cup of tea in the sun or something). Studies I've read have shown this really helps with resetting your body clock. Give it a go for a week and see if it works, it doesn't cost anything and I've found it really works. I also would advise you to increase your water intake. Every time you go to have a drink of water just increase the glass size. This was how I ended up drinking 4 litres of water a day (which was recommended by my doctor. You should aim for 2 L a day and not exceed 6L unless it's crazy humid and you're running a triathalon or marathon or something. Good luck!

Question: How can I change my eating habits so that I can loose weight? I know that I have to eat healthy, but the hard part is, I can't let go of what I love to eat (which is pretty sh*ty at times), but the thing that get's me is that I over-consume until I want myself full. I want to loose weight, but I need to change my eating habits. What can I do to mentally condition myself and what type of foods help promote weight loss??

Answer: 1. Get yourself an "acountability partner" - boyfriend, spouse, best friend, whatever. Tell them to give you a pep talk every time you get the craving for junk food. 2. Keep a daily journal of what foods you eat, score yourself each day - and review with your partner once a week. Accountability helps - you really do better if you know that someone is checking up on you and cheering for you. 3. Make a list of al the reasons you want to lose weight (you should be able to think of dozens - look better, feel better, live longer, more confidence, less medical bills, save money on junk, self respect, be good role model, etc) Review the list 10 times a day - immediately when you get up, mid-morning, before each meal, right before bed, etc. 4. If you have an old picture of yourself when you were slimmer - make copies and post it EVERYWERE - your bathroom mirror, on doors in yuor house, in your car, at work, etc. Look at the picture all the time and tell yourself that you can look like that again. 5. Remind yourself that junk food makes you crave more junk food - but the good news is that if you can go even 2 weeks without junk food those cravings go away and your taste returns for veggies, fruit, and other good food. 6. Don't get discouraged - if you blow it one day IMMEDIATELY forgive yourself and start fresh with new determination the next day. 7. Set many small goals - so that each week you feel like you accomplished something. (I'll be a size X by this date, I'll lose 2 pounds by next Monday, I'll fasten my belt up one notch by , etc. 8. Watch "The Biggest Loser" on TV. 9. Read books on healthy eating and living - some EVERY day. 10. Join a group if possible - a group that walks, a group that meets weekly (weight watchers?), or even an online discussion group. Good LUCK!

Question: What is a cheap and efficient way to change my bad eating habits? My brothers and I are overweight with my older brother being obese. We are attempting to lose weight but our eating habits are getting in the way. Since we do not have a lot of money we cannot afford to spend a lot of money on "healthly foods." Any thoughts?

Answer: Of the changes I have made, I think the two that helped the most were: 1) Stop drinking soda and 2) Eat more fruit/veggies. You don't need to spend tons on packaged healthy meals or buy the high priced organic foods. These little changes will help a bunch and save you some change. The drinking soda was tough for about 2 weeks, but after that point it was smooth sailing. You can substitute water, tea, and or juice. TIP: Mix the juice 50/50 with water. Juice has a lot of calories, so diluliting it helps cut back on your caloric intake. Try cranberry or a cranberry mix first. They are a little stronger/tart, and the dilution really rounds it out. Also try to get 100% juice (or the highest percentage), which has no added sugers, just what comes from the fruit. Eating more fruits and vegatables. This is what we all know, but rarely do. Instead of grabbing a bag of chips get apples, oranges, peaches, strawberries, and bannanas. Fresh or frozen it doesn't really matter, so long as you are eating fruit. I found I was able to make the switch to fruits more easily than veggies, because I could substitute them as a quick snack; or in some cases make a meal out of them. You can use canned fruits as well, like pineapple, but be sure the can says that it is in natural fruit juices or water, and NOT canned in syrup. They will run a few more cents, but you will save on unnecessary sugars and calories. Which in the long run is not much, fresh cored pineapple (in U.S.) is about $4.19, in a 16 oz can $1.36. Same as above with the veggies, start with salads, but watch the toppings and dressings--you can make it worse than if you just ate that bag of chips instead. Good Luck, sorry I was winded, but I hope this provided some help and guidance.

Question: Can a Tragus ear piercing really affect your eating habits or metabolism? Hello guys I have had this Tragus ear piercing for 4-5 months for now, and i love it . But i am really skinny and am desperate to gain weight. So a chinesologist told me this thing about that the tragus ear piercing would affect my eating habits or something? (because of the place tragus's are placed in the ear) So should i take it out to put on weight/fat to get a more curvy shape?

Answer: I'm not a doctor yet, but I'm pretty sure that getting a tragus piercing has nothing to do with eating habits (key word - habits) or metabolism. What is a chinesologist, anyway?

Question: How do I change my eating habits? I am 5'5 110lbs, I am not trying to lose weight! How ever I recently noticed my diet is horrid, I eat to much fast food, always snacking on chips, and every other little junk food you can think of! I would how ever like to change my eating habits, but I keep finding myself returning to my old habits, I will be good for a week then end up sucking down a whole family sized bag of cheetos in less then an hour. Any suggestions?

Answer: hi! here are some tips! 1. eat whole grains not white bread 2. eat lots of veggies! try and stay away from the starchy ones like potatos,carrots and beets. 3. fresh fruit! whenever you get hungry just grab an apple or celery with cream cheese! 4.its OK to indulge once in a while. If you deprive yourself you will probally end up binging and eating like 3000 calories a day. 5. try making healthy changes like grilled instead of fried light instead of original, or fat free. here are some examples of what you should have instead of something else instead of a big mac have a grilled barbaque snack wrap instead of ranch dressing have italian an average day for you should be maby this breakfast= 3 blueberry pancakes with a drizzle of syrup lunch= a grilled chicken and avacado wrap with lots of veggies and an apple and a 90 calorie granola bar. snack= a small handfull of almonds dinner= 4 oz salmon on top of asparagus with a side of white rice. good luck and remember to make healthy choices good luck!