What is the idea weight for a child. My eight year old has "love handles" and eats like a horse. She is physically active and enjoys outdoor activities. I try to keep her active by doing some household chores and enrolling her into summer activities. Such as swimming, camping and walks with the family. Even winter activities. Basically all activities.

Through out the year I allow her to pick one activity for the season. To keep fit and active. Example for winter she like to figure skate and the summer go swimming. This keeps the cost down on the expenses of community activities.

I also make sure that I provide healthy meals from the 5 healthy food groups. I it is also hard to keep a balance diet when my daughter has a milk allergy and has a tolerance to vinegars.

For those "love handles" that children get I wouldn't worry about it until they gain too much weight or don't eat at all. Keep make sure they are active and eat a balance healthy meal.

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