my 11 year old is quite over weight for her age, I have tried everything from buying healthy foods to explaining to her the health dangers. I don't know what else to do to help her lose the weight.

Have you tried doing physically strenuous fun things with her? Hiking, snowshoeing, running, Ice skating, swimming, sailing, Karate, horseback riding, etc. Don't make loosing weight the point, the fun of the activity is the point. If she is physically active, she is likely to be healthier - and happier.

Of course if she is rebellious, then insist that she NOT do any of the above <g>

I agree with the above poster.

Get her into some fun activities that require her to exercise.

Keep feeding her healthy foods as you should be doing this anyways.

I have the same problem with my boy he just turned 10 and he is not only large for his age he is super tall as well. I know that we have to be very carefull about what we give him to eat. The thing is to make sure that the child does not feel singled out. I actually changed the whole families eating habits. We eat more vegetables and cut out alot of the fat. Everything in moderation. Keep healthy snacks close at hand. I keep raw vegetables cut up in bite size portions in the fridge.

Excellent tips and ideas!

If excercise and eating healthy does not work. Get her thyroid checked.