Question
How to alleviate a child’s lack of appetite?
Answer
Hello. My son is seven years old and has been having trouble eating dinner. What should I do? I have tried giving him Longgu Zhuanggu powder, but it didn’t work. What should he eat, and why does a child have a lack of appetite?
- Excessive snacking
- Children with digestive system diseases or other chronic illnesses may have reduced appetite due to the disease not healing or the effects of medication.
- Other reasons include insufficient sleep, zinc deficiency, picky eating, overeating, and excessive consumption of greasy foods. At home, attention should be paid to care and nurturing good dietary habits. Eat at regular times and with proper portions, reduce snacks between meals, avoid picky eating and fussy eating, and cultivate a diverse and comprehensive diet. Do not laugh at the child during meals or eat while watching TV, as this can affect gastrointestinal motility and the secretion of digestive glands, leading to indigestion. Do not eat while squatting; otherwise, it may cause hiccups, sore throat, and abdominal pain, affecting the amount of food consumed.