Question
How to handle a child’s picky eating?
Answer
Hello, it’s important to address a child’s picky and fussy eating habits early on. Otherwise, over time, the daily intake of nutrients may be insufficient, which can have adverse effects on the child’s intellectual development and growth. Here are some suggestions:
- Ensure balanced diet: Avoid giving the child snacks, cold drinks, or sugary beverages as excessive intake of snacks can reduce the child’s appetite for regular meals. Encourage the child to eat at regular times, consume more seasonal vegetables and fruits, and drink plenty of water.
- Appropriately supplement with high-quality protein: In the diet, increase the intake of high-quality proteins such as fish, shrimp, meat, and eggs appropriately to help improve appetite and nutrient absorption.
- Increase outdoor activity time: Moderately increasing the child’s time outdoors can promote intestinal peristalsis and enhance appetite and digestion. At the same time, consider whether the child may be deficient in zinc. Zinc deficiency can also affect appetite. It is recommended to consult a doctor for relevant checks to determine if zinc supplementation is needed. I hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to ask more questions anytime.