Re: Protein levels for children

March 7, 2010

Thanks for pointing out that it is only 10 g of protein. I know my son is

protein deficient. The only meat he'll have is fast food chicken nuggets!!! and

I only allow them every few weeks b/c I know they aren't good sources. She

didn't want even look at the print out of the nutritional label; and I think

she's trying to either make us conform or squeeze us out. By the end of the

appointment, I just wanted to leave.

In her defense, she was always very nice the three other times we went and I

suspect it is more of a practice-wide policy/end of the day appointment than her

own personal thing. Nonetheless, I want to have a doctor who will respect my

views and questions as a parent and the caretaker of my child and not one that

expects me to line up and behave.

Liralen

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> " The Dr. appointment was horrible. She waved off my questions "

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> Liralen what time is it? (time to find a new doctor ...also you " going home

in tears " and " trying to divide you and your husband " (!!) for sure I'd drive to

another county rather than go to someone that horrid!)

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> So your doc isn't typical- most aren't as horrible as you made this one sound-

but keep in mind many can be rushed -better ones will take the time with you

even if they are busy...but most see the average...so... may need to point out

that the nutritional information on the back of the canister of nutriiveda is

per TWO scoops NOT per one scoop:

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> As anyone who even didn't go to medical school can easily point out there is

no way nutriiveda and the dosages any of us are using are " too high " or even

close to high!

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> Per scoop nutriiveda has 10 grams of protein which contain all the essential

amino acids which we now know are linked in research to neuro repair.

http://www.sflorg.com/comm_center/medical/p974_99.html

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> Dosage we've been posting here to check out with the doctor:

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> 1-3 years old one scoop a day

> 4-8 years old two scoops a day

> 9 and up can be up to 4 scoops a day.

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> Below is dosages for protein from the Mayo Clinic:

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> 2 to 3 years old 13 to 50 grams for 1,000 daily calories (nutriiveda per one

scoop....10 grams protein)

> 4 to 8 years old 35 to 105 grams for 1,400 daily calories (nutriiveda per two

scoops....20 grams protein)

> 9 to 13 years old 203 to 293 grams for 1,800 daily calories (nutriiveda per

one, two, three or four scoop....10 to 40 grams protein)

> http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-for-kids/NU00606

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> From what I have heard and read the huge issue isn't " too much " protein but in

children and elderly not enough. Read the archives here to what some parents

are able to get into their kids daily...a slice of plain toast...plain spaghetti

I mean some kids the issue is not getting enough protein and other nutrients.

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> Here's some info on what they call Protein-energy undernutrition

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> " In developed countries, Protein-energy undernutrition PEU is common among

the institutionalized elderly (although often not suspected) and among patients

with disorders that decrease appetite or impair nutrient digestion, absorption,

or metabolism. In developing countries, PEU affects children who do not consume

enough calories or protein "

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> More on my theory (based on research) as to why the protein is one of the

important aspects of nutriiveda (the wonderful nutriiveda!!!) here

> http://pursuitofresearch.org/science.html

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> Hope that helps!

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March 8, 2010

Protein is definately necessary for anyone growing (children, pregnancy,

etc.)The main concern I can think of is that too much can be a bit hard on the

kidneys so if disease or dysfunction is present it would be smart to talk to a

dietitian. Other kids dont absorb protien readily enough and may require more

than others. I would say if there are no other (kidney) problems the exact

amount is not a huge concern. For children, the main source of protien is still

milk - which is why at least 16 oz a day is recommended for kids over 1 year of

age. Protein - just like carbs or fats, is stored as fat if consumed in

excess... maybe the doctor you saw was concerned in that respect? Seems

surprising that he or she would spout off negative commentary without even

checking the ingredients/nutritional information. Seems brash, shame on the dr.

If a doctor is not open minded enough to consider the validity of your ideas and

wishes I wouldnt be going back.

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