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How can I encourage my child to eat? Is it possible to somehow improve a child’s appetite? Is it worth using supplements for children for lack of appetite? Is it a safe solution for a child? How to deal with a child’s lack of appetite? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
How to deal with a child’s lack of appetite?
Hello. I am the mother of a five-year-old with whom I have always had a big problem. It is about lack of appetite in the child. Our son has always been a fussy eater and the lack of appetite has always accompanied us. Each feeding is a real fight, because my son keeps repeating that he is not hungry and has no appetite. We have already performed basic laboratory tests, but all the results always come out normal. So I have no idea what they are the reasons for the lack of appetite in the child. Doctors just keep saying that you have to try and try. However, I have no ideas on how to deal with a child’s lack of appetite.
It is also not my made-up problem, because a consequence of the child’s lack of appetite is that he is underweight all the time. I have already tried to fight the lack of appetite in various ways – by changing the meals, their time and manner of serving, but nothing works and my son keeps repeating that he does not want to eat because he has no appetite. I’m even starting to consider application supplements for lack of appetite in a childbut I’m a little afraid of them. Are such supplements for lack of appetite effective at all and will they solve the problem? Are they safe for the baby? I am asking for help or some tips, because I do not know how to deal with a child’s lack of appetite.
The doctor advises on what to do in the event of a lack of appetite in the child
A child’s lack of appetite often worries parents. The good news is that most children aged 1-5 years with whom their parents report to the doctor for lack of appetite are healthy and their appetite is within the normal range. It happens that parents misinterpret the percentile grids and consider the median (50 percentile) to be the correct weight gain of the child. It should be remembered that the normal values for the child’s weight and height are in the range of 3-97 percentile. The energy requirements of small children are lower.
Very often in preschool children it is observed decreased appetite. In children of this age, the size of meals changes and the caloric requirements remain relatively constant. Often times, pressure from parents to make their child eat as much as possible has the opposite effect. Pre-school children learn to be independent and it is natural for them to want to eat by themselves and only the foods they choose. It takes time for your child to get used to the new tastes. You cannot introduce too many new products at once. In children, the so-called “Fussy eaters” it is worth not to serve snacks before the actual meals. Additionally, avoid excessive intake of juices, milk or sweets by the child. This obviously reduces the baby’s appetite.
The atmosphere that accompanies eating is very important. Tips, praise have a positive effect on the child. If the lack of appetite persists, I suggest you go to the pediatrician who will check whether the child is developing properly. The doctor will also rule out acute or chronic disease in the child. I do not recommend using dietary supplements without consulting a doctor. In most cases, there is no need for treatment. Dietary supplements have limited effectiveness and may also harm your baby. You can also consider visiting a dietician or psychologist with your child. Anorexia may be related to family relationships.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
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