Question
My child has been eating less dinner lately and drinking less formula milk. Could this be a sign of zinc deficiency? Or are there other possible reasons? What treatments have been received in the past, and how effective were they? What kind of assistance is needed? How can I get my child to eat properly?
Answer
There are generally five reasons for a baby’s lack of appetite. These include: psychological and emotional factors, such as being frightened excessively; poor dietary habits, such as a preference for snacks and irregular meals; deficiencies in nutrients within the body, such as a lack of vitamin B1, lysine, and zinc; illnesses, such as having digestive system diseases or other chronic diseases, food allergies; the weaning period, where the baby may experience a Phased aversion to milk; and insufficient physical activity. Parents need to be patient in finding the cause and treating it accordingly.