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What Causes Weight Gain In An Extremely Active Child?

Hi. My daughter is 10 years old. She is extremely active and amazing in gymnastics and has a muscular body, however she keeps gaining weight. Its to the point I am getting worried about her. She stays very active and doesnt eat in abundance. She exercises and jumps on her trampoline and does tumbling at least an hour a day. I dont understand the weight gain. Is it possible she has a thyroid problem?
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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I have a few questions for you -
1. What is her height now?
2. What was her birth weight?
3. From when did she start gaining weight like this (from what age)?
4. How are her daily activities and exercising pattern?
5. Are there any complaints from school about her academic performance?
6. Is there any family history of obesity?
7. Can you get back to be me with a chart of whatever she eats from morning till going to bed - on any average day?
8. Does she eat a lot of snacks?
9. How many hours does she watch TV per day?

Please get back to me with answers so that i can guide you better.

You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. Please find the link below -

www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Weight Gain In An Extremely Active Child?

I have a few questions for you - 1. What is her height now? 2. What was her birth weight? 3. From when did she start gaining weight like this (from what age)? 4. How are her daily activities and exercising pattern? 5. Are there any complaints from school about her academic performance? 6. Is there any family history of obesity? 7. Can you get back to be me with a chart of whatever she eats from morning till going to bed - on any average day? 8. Does she eat a lot of snacks? 9. How many hours does she watch TV per day? Please get back to me with answers so that i can guide you better. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. Please find the link below - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696 Regards - Dr. Sumanth