-- Posted by helpful at 11:38 am on Nov. 7, 2008 i am very sorry I have posted a similar thread but things have got worse and I need some advice. Normal weight for 6 year olds = 46 My sisters weight = 57/58. My mum is getting at her for it. She has already ruined my self esteem by calling my fat and I am 130lbs. Now she has put my sister on a diet. This is very stupid I know. I have told mum this and she told me to get out of her business. I am very worried. I dont want my sister to get an eating disorder. Could this happen? By the way the diet was not recommened by a doctor it was out of a book (not sure which one) Thanks. bexxa -- Posted by Antigen at 11:40 am on Nov. 7, 2008 depends on your height -- Posted by DirtyConspiracy at 11:40 am on Nov. 7, 2008 A diet probably isn't best for a 6 year old, considering they're still growing. It's best to make her eat healthy foods, cut down on sugary foods and do some exercise. -- Posted by Periwinkle at 11:41 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Diets don't work. Lifestyle changes do. 6 is very young and she's at a very impressionable age. If your whole family decides to change to a healthier lifestyle, then she'll grow up hardly remembering anything different. -- Posted by musical butterfly at 11:50 am on Nov. 7, 2008 give her lots of excercise but make it fun