low carb diets for kids

[pebbles36]

I can't find if a low carb diet is ok for kids. My son is 12yrs old and VERY over weight. I have him on a 1800 calorie diet and he has lost 13 lbs so far. I just worry bout if he does go on a low carb diet if it will hurt him but not getting enough calcium etc. Any help would be appreicated...Thanxs............. :daze:

[doreen T]

hi pebbles,

Here are some webpages from the popular low-carb plans, and their advice about LC and kids: Child and Adolescent Health (http://atkinscenter.com/helpatkins/faqs/faqchild/index.html) from Atkins.

Is this program safe for a 12-year-old child? (http://eatprotein.com/answers9.html#9g) from Protein Power.

Carb Addicted Kids (http://www.carbohydrateaddicts.com/cakidsindex.html) from Carbohydrate Addicts.

Kids Page (http://www.sugarbusters.com/filessb/kids.html) from Sugar Busters!You might also be interested in this book: Feed Your Kids Well (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471349631/qid=1028553958/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/104-6692371-1459141): How to Help Your Child Lose Weight and Get Healthy" by Fred Pescatore M.D. Pescatore is the author of "Thin for Good", a low-carb program for adults. He was formerly the medical director at the Atkins Center in New York.

hth,

Doreen

[pebbles36]

Thanxs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will check out all...... :)