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How Can Poor Appetite In A Child Be Treated?
My grandson will b 5 yrs old on June 8 . He is 32 lbs. he eats very little & has hardly no appetite. My son & dtr-in-law r very worried. He has his pediatrician appt on May 30. He is a fraternal twin. His sister is 35 lbs & has a very good appetite. What can they do -r there tests to find answer to suppressed appetite. I am with them a lot & I see he is not hungry. His parents r trying their best .
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Hello,
If your child appears healthy and happy, there is probably no reason to be concerned about a temporary slump in appetite. Some advices that I can give to you are:
• Make mealtime fun
• Serve small portions frequently
• Vary your child's menu
• Do not force feed or use food as a reward or punishment.
• Avoid distractions at mealtimes
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
If your child appears healthy and happy, there is probably no reason to be concerned about a temporary slump in appetite. Some advices that I can give to you are:
• Make mealtime fun
• Serve small portions frequently
• Vary your child's menu
• Do not force feed or use food as a reward or punishment.
• Avoid distractions at mealtimes
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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