Because your child may be smaller than other children, it's important to remember that weight should be evaluated according to the height, not the age of the child. Excessive weight gain may start as early as the preschool years. Lower-fat foods should be made a regular part of the family's meals and snacks. Your family should be involved with activities and interests other than meals. Avoid frequent nibbling.
Regular mealtimes are important.
Make a habit of choosing foods that are lower in fat, including between meal snacks. If needed, the dietitian can assist you with more specific meal and snack plans to help control weight as your child gets older. Constipation is the inability to have regular bowel movements. In a constipated child, stools can be very dry and hard. Children with myelodysplasia are especially prone to developing constipation.