My Kid Is Losing Weight — Should I Be Concerned?

Losing a few pounds should not be a cause for alarm. A slow down in growth or changes in eating habits or activity levels is most likely the cause. My daughter cut a lot of processed and sugary foods out of her diet at the same time she started playing soccer for a few hours a week, hence the weight loss. As a rule of thumb, your child should stay around the same weight percentile that they've always been in. If that statistic drops substantially, or if your child is losing weight without any changes in diet or exercise levels, it's time to talk to your doctor.