Question
An 11-year-old student stands at 1.28 meters tall, has a slender build, and dislikes vegetables and meat. He also doesn’t like drinking water. He has taken calcium and zinc supplements but has seen no effect. The goal is to find ways to help the child grow healthier and improve their focus in class.
Answer
The child’s slim build and insufficient dinner intake are closely related. The child’s aversion to meat and the parents’ pampering play a significant role, as no single food can contain all nutrients. Therefore, the child’s refusal to eat meat, picky eating, and unbalanced diet are likely to lead to malnutrition, deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals, and a weakened immune system. First, parents need to set an example by not avoiding meat themselves. Second, the variety and taste of foods need to be diversified. If the child dislikes rice and buns, noodles can be offered instead.