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Protein shakes for kids

ischjli Posts: 408 Joined: 2002/03/13	2003/01/09, 10:22 PM I have begun working out again and occaisonally bring my 6 year old daughter with me. She sees me supplementing with protein shakes and wants badly to drink one herself. I have tried giving her chocolate milk instead but she had caught on and wants to have the same shake I am taking. I use a variety of whey shakes, always chocolate. I told my daughter that I'd have to seek advice before letting her drink one and since I made that comment she has incessantly asked for an update. Does anyone know if a protein shake for a 6 year old can have adverse effects? I am concerned with lose stools and gas, but is there anything else? ---------------------------- Ischjli "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -- T. S. Elliot
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/01/09, 10:31 PM Nah...go for it. If it will satisfy her why not...Better to have that than a soda or some other junk out there. Just cut back on the serving size. Like half. -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
mrmagical Posts: 302 Joined: 2002/12/12	2003/01/09, 10:54 PM I give my 7 year old son a sip here and there or a shot glass full....It makes him happy.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2003/01/10, 07:44 AM My 2 year old grandson lives with us and if he doesn't get his morning breakfast shake, he's a bear to live with. We bounced it off our pediatrician before giving him much more than small amounts. We just make sure that the base is plain whey (quality brand NOT your bargain 3 letter store brand) and use milk, fruit (and/or peanut butter), oatmeal and/or cooked rice and some yogurt for texture. Just about anything else they normally eat for breakfast can be used.
ischjli Posts: 408 Joined: 2002/03/13	2003/01/10, 12:07 PM Thank you all very much for the good feedback. I will start her off with some small doses and see what happens.