Is your child 🧒is now refusing to eat foods that used to be her favorites? Are you worried that her sudden loss of appetite may indicate a serious health condition?
Parents often complain about reduced appetite in their children👶. The poor appetite of their kids is a common complaint among mothers. However, it is common for children between the ages of two and five to experience a loss of appetite.
You may worry that your child is not eating as much as he or she was, which can affect their mental and physical growth. But the fact is that it is common for children aged 2👶 to 6🧒 years to have fluctuations in their appetite depending on their energy needs and activities performed. So it is pretty normal😊.
If you notice that with loss of appetite there is a substantial loss of weight in your child then consult your pediatrician to know if loss of appetite is a symptom of any other illness prevailing in your child and follow the treatment plan accordingly.
Why do your kids need a healthy breakfast?
Breakfast acts as fuel for the body after an overnight fast – that’s why it’s called “breakfast”, after all!✨
A well-planned, nutritious breakfast is important not only for a healthy body but for a healthy mind too.
Causes of Loss of Appetite in Children:
𝟏. 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
If your child is suffering from stomach flu, diarrhea, or a fever, he may not feel like eating much.
𝟐. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬
Arguments and fights with siblings, bullying, and unfortunate events like the death of a loved one can stress your child out and lead to a loss of appetite.
𝟑. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Constipation is another factor that causes a loss of appetite. You may need to tweak your child’s diet and modify his lifestyle.
𝟒. 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞
If your munchkin hesitates to go outside and play and wishes to be sedentary most of the time, he isn’t going to be very hungry at mealtime.
𝟓. 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬
We’re sure you can’t see your child hungry and may give him a quick snack or two! But snacking between meals leaves kids feeling fuller for longer. The result – your child doesn’t finish the food on his plate.
𝟔. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Sweetened (and natural) beverages are chock-full of calories. Drinking these beverages leads to a loss of appetite.
𝟕. 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
If you tell your child to finish the food even if he’s not hungry, he may begin hating food altogether. This, gradually, lowers the appetite.
𝟖.𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬
If your child can’t eat a lot at one go, split up three big meals into five to six small meals.
𝟗.𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞-𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
Allow your child to eat just as much as he wants. Don’t compel him to take a second or third helping.
𝟏𝟎.𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭
Under no circumstances should you allow your child to go to school on an empty stomach. A hearty breakfast boosts the body’s metabolism and increases appetite.

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