Nutrient values of nut and seed milks

[Rawkinlocs]

What I want to know is: WHY are we so concerned about our children's weight? I am concerned too, and I wish I understood why it is such an issue.

In my opinion it's due to our conditioning. I remember my grandmother saying to me some years ago that a baby should be fat...that you shouldn't be able to tell the wrist from the arm. For some reason, fat babies equal healthy babies.

Also, doctors base our children's growth on a percentile chart that is nothing more than what is "normal" for most kids in America of a certain age and height...but a LOT of kids in America are overweight. My kids, even when on the SAD, have ALWAYS fallen somewhere right at the lowest percentile on their charts so I don't even pay much attention to that anymore based on those two factors.

I look to make sure my kids are developing properly, that they are growing, that they are still capable of learning and their brains are developing and that they are healthy. I also look at their faces. No darkness around the eyes, no sunkeness, complexions are normal...that is my gadge.

[VeganVixen]

I know a few vegan kids that are "overweight" ,but VERY healthy and look musclular and robust -not fat ,and another vegan 8 year old that I baby sit who is chubby ,but looks beautiful-her skin ,her eyes -every thing abot her screams healthy ,and she has a quite a few 8 year old boys who are head over heels in puppy love with her ,lol its so cute