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What Causes Substantial Weight Gain And Increased Appetite In A 7 Year Old?

Hello…I have a 7 year old boy turning 8 in July. I noticed a substantial weight gain over the last couple of weeks…he went from having a four pack as he calls it to being chubby. He eats way more than his older brother who is 11 and 67lbs (yes lite) but kyle is 60lbs and never had a problem with his metabolism….it seemed to happen over night - is this something I should be worried about or his metabolism slowing down and I should be more mindful of what he eats (fyi he LOVE wings and can easily eat a pound on his own - again never been a problem in the past but a little worried)
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
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Various factors, including a change in physical activity levels, unhealthy eating habits, hormonal changes, or an underlying medical condition, could cause weight gain in a 7-year-old. To determine the cause, it would be best to speak with a pediatrician, who can perform a thorough evaluation and provide recommendations. In the meantime, monitoring your child's diet and encouraging physical activity can help to maintain a healthy weight.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Substantial Weight Gain And Increased Appetite In A 7 Year Old?

Hi, Various factors, including a change in physical activity levels, unhealthy eating habits, hormonal changes, or an underlying medical condition, could cause weight gain in a 7-year-old. To determine the cause, it would be best to speak with a pediatrician, who can perform a thorough evaluation and provide recommendations. In the meantime, monitoring your child s diet and encouraging physical activity can help to maintain a healthy weight. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician