Low-Carb Diets for Kids

Low-carb diets, such as the Atkins diet and South Beach diet, are fairly popular among people. Are they a good idea for kids too?

In addition to the problem that many foods that are high in carbs seem to be the things that kids like, i.e., bread, pasta, corn, potatoes, cereal, raisins, milk and fruit juice, there is a worry about restricting foods from children who are still growing.

Learn if low-carb diets work for overweight children and teens, if they are safe, and why a modified low-carb diet may be a better alternative for the average child. With this approach you would still encourage low-carb foods, like lean meats, watermelon, cheese, and peanut butter, etc., low-fat milk, but put your focus on limiting 'bad' carbs made with simple sugars, like white bread, candy, sugary breakfast cereals, soda, and fruit drinks.

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