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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
From what they describe, the kids not eating ANYTHING hardly. He is pretty sedentary, but still eats very little (so they think). Obviously, the kid could be sneaking things, but it would have to be outside foods. He's homeschooled, too, so it's not cafeteria or vending machines.
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Well, my first thought, as homeschooler myself, was that a unit on eating healthy, healthy habits, etc. might be in order. Eating "hardly anything" could in itself contribute to being overweight.
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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
They took him to a doctor, who claimed the kid was allergic to everything (except kamut). I find that hard to believe. They also took him to some sort of homeopathic dude who said basically the same thing (only he didn't use the term "allergies," he used "intolerances.).
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You would hope that a doctor would be a bit more specific!! If the doc didn't do metabolic testing also I would recommend a new doctor.
Technically speaking "allergies" and "intolerances" are different things but they tend to display the same symptoms so they are often used interchangeably. Food allergies/intolerances can cause weight gain, especially dairy and gluten. I don't have any fancy scientific research, just person experience and the experience of a number of families with allergies! Also, people tend to associate the word allergy with stuffy nose, rash or some other outward symptom. It is not always that cut and dry. If the child does have allergies then he may subconsciously realized that food makes him feel like crap. Could explain why he doesn't eat much.
An elimination diet always a better indicator of allergies than blood or skin tests. Especially if those "allergies" are actually "intolerances" which don't show up on blood tests. It might be something they could consider doing. They are a PIA to do but they don't last forever (1 month usually).
HTH, I deal with food "intolerances" and my son has multiple chemical sensitivities. When I do not avoid my "trigger" foods, even cross contamination, I can not loose weight and I feel like curling up in a ball and going to sleep.