<![CDATA[Health App]]>Yup, agree with above that My Fitness Pal is great. I think moderation is key, but definitely not be too restrictive on the carbs. Sugar yes, but carbs are good for growing children.

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mindscape\" post_id=\"2022695\" time=\"1620206157\" user_id=\"162686:

Hi there 😄

How are you? Wishing all are well.

Just would like to ask your opinions on what app works best in counting calories.
I like my child to practice low carb while still young to avoid being obese and diabetic.
Are you also doing it? I find this method to be effective in maintaining a healthy life style so I badly need your recommendations.

Thanks!
Hi mindscape,

You can try up the MyFitnessPal app (https://www.myfitnesspal.com). I have been using it for the pass 10+ months to maintain a calorie deficit and it's pretty useful and user-friendly to track calories intake and also the macros (by searching for items by keying in names, scanning item bar code or making new entries). 😄

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slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2023928\" time=\"1620951864\" user_id=\"28674:

mindscape\" post_id=\"2023898\" time=\"1620905877\" user_id=\"162686:

Oh, maybe I'm being too protective. I'm just worried that she will be overweight or diabetic in the future. But, maybe you're right. Are you following a certain recipe plan?

No, just common knowledge. If you go by the general guidelines (more veg and fruit, less fat/sugar/salt, less junk food, fewer sweet drinks) you can't go far wrong. Look at the HPB website for general info on diet.

Just remember that kids do need carbs, fats etc for energy or growth. It's not a case of all or nothing - very strict limits or no limits are both not healthy. Aside from not getting enough nutrients during the growing years, although some kids who grow up on strict diets choose to continue that for themselves, I would think the majority go the other way and indulge once they are out of parents' control. So teaching moderation and self-control is setting them up for a healthier future. Teach them moderation - junk food as occasional treats (NOT rewards), a preference for wholegrain carbs rather than highly refined carbs, higher proportion of veg vs meat, etc.

I'll check the website you have mentioned. Maybe moderation works well rather than eliminating it at all cost. I just don't like my kids to be obese and be like their Grandmother who already have complications.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2025134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2025134Tue, 25 May 2021 04:06:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Health App on Sun, 16 May 2021 01:41:12 GMT]]>I think children who are active and not obese, should not avoid carbs. Calorie counting is great, but too much work.

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mindscape\" post_id=\"2023898\" time=\"1620905877\" user_id=\"162686:

Oh, maybe I'm being too protective. I'm just worried that she will be overweight or diabetic in the future. But, maybe you're right. Are you following a certain recipe plan?
No, just common knowledge. If you go by the general guidelines (more veg and fruit, less fat/sugar/salt, less junk food, fewer sweet drinks) you can't go far wrong. Look at the HPB website for general info on diet.

Just remember that kids do need carbs, fats etc for energy or growth. It's not a case of all or nothing - very strict limits or no limits are both not healthy. Aside from not getting enough nutrients during the growing years, although some kids who grow up on strict diets choose to continue that for themselves, I would think the majority go the other way and indulge once they are out of parents' control. So teaching moderation and self-control is setting them up for a healthier future. Teach them moderation - junk food as occasional treats (NOT rewards), a preference for wholegrain carbs rather than highly refined carbs, higher proportion of veg vs meat, etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2023928https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2023928Fri, 14 May 2021 00:24:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Health App on Thu, 13 May 2021 11:37:57 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2022779\" time=\"1620259533\" user_id=\"28674:

mindscape\" post_id=\"2022695\" time=\"1620206157\" user_id=\"162686:

Hi there 😄

How are you? Wishing all are well.

Just would like to ask your opinions on what app works best in counting calories.
I like my child to practice low carb while still young to avoid being obese and diabetic.
Are you also doing it? I find this method to be effective in maintaining a healthy life style so I badly need your recommendations.

Thanks!

Low carb is not a good diet for children as they are still growing and very active. Rather than get him/her focused on diet and counting calories, justget him/her used to a diet that is balanced and healthy without excessive junk food.

Oh, maybe I'm being too protective. I'm just worried that she will be overweight or diabetic in the future. But, maybe you're right. Are you following a certain recipe plan?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2023898https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2023898Thu, 13 May 2021 11:37:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Health App on Thu, 06 May 2021 00:05:33 GMT]]>

mindscape\" post_id=\"2022695\" time=\"1620206157\" user_id=\"162686:

Hi there 😄

How are you? Wishing all are well.

Just would like to ask your opinions on what app works best in counting calories.
I like my child to practice low carb while still young to avoid being obese and diabetic.
Are you also doing it? I find this method to be effective in maintaining a healthy life style so I badly need your recommendations.

Thanks!
Low carb is not a good diet for children as they are still growing and very active. Rather than get him/her focused on diet and counting calories, justget him/her used to a diet that is balanced and healthy without excessive junk food.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2022779https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2022779Thu, 06 May 2021 00:05:33 GMT