On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:44:36 -0400 Jennifer Besse <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
>and isn't soymilk itself a fairly good source of fat? i don't have
>any labels here to look at.

It depends on the brand and variety.  Many are the equivalent of 2% which
is not really good under 2 years.  Our choices for higher fat ones were
VitaSoy (not the light), Eden Soy (contains corn), and Trader Joe's Soy
Um.  We buy the Soy Um Vanilla by the case.  It has about half of the fat
and protein of what regular milk would.  Our pediatrician said not to up
the quantity of soy milk to try to make up the difference since it would
just fill her up and she wouldn't be getting other things.

Some things we use to boost fat/protien intake are Kosher hot dogs and
salami, hummus with extra oil in it. margerine on bread, frozen waffles,
etc.  We do eat quite a bit of meat, so I really don't worry about too
much - my kid is definitely a carnivore!  I did have to start limiting
her fluid intake because she would always be asking for water and it took
me a while to realize that she was really hungry and wanted a snack.  Her
weight had tailed off as of the last check up, but I think she's probably
back on track now that she's getting more snacks.

Other ideas might be dairy free muffins or quick breads.  One other thing
my daughter likes are fruit bars - they have some protein, but not fat.

Kathy P.

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