South Beach Diet A to Z: Kids on the South Beach Diet

Kids on the South Beach Diet
Before putting your child on the South Beach Diet, be sure to talk to your pediatrician who can tell you your child's ideal weight. She may want to look at the diet if she is not familiar with it.

If she says it's ok, Dr. Agatston says kids should do Phase 2 of the diet. Be sure your child's meal plans include extra calcium from dairy foods. Adding several servings of low-fat dairy products is important for a growing kid's health. Low-fat milk, cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt are all excellent choices.

Please note that pre-teens and teenagers should also refrain from doing Phase 1 of this diet and instead follow Phase 2.

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Suggested Reading:
 The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston, MD
 The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Fats Guide
 The South Beach Diet Cookbook
 The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook

Source:
The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss, Arthur Agatston, MD, St. Martin's Griffin (April 19, 2005 edition).