Question
My baby is six months old and doesn’t like to eat solid foods. Could it be a deficiency in trace elements? I haven’t seen any signs, but I’ve noticed this through observation.
Answer
A baby’s aversion to food can be due to both habit and a lack of trace elements. Additionally, in traditional Chinese medicine, childhood anorexia might be attributed to weak spleen and stomach, food accumulation with internal heat, or intestinal parasites. It is recommended that mothers should try to encourage their babies more. The variety of foods the baby eats may be limited; it’s important to change the baby’s diet regularly. Besides checking for trace element deficiencies, zinc deficiency can also cause a decrease in appetite and anorexia in babies. It may also be beneficial to consult a pediatrician for a traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment, which can help with overall health and well-being.